Category: Bill 50

Illegal MMA Event Ends in Conditional Discharge, Lawsuit Against Government Dropped

June 24, 2014

The Prestige Fight Club found themselves entangled in Canada’s criminal justice system after hosting an unsanctioned MMA event last year in Saskatchewan. Following the event Criminal Charges were laid against two individuals involved for hosting an illegal prizefight contrary to section 83 of Canada’s Criminal Code.  In response the individuals charged sued the Government of Saskatchewan … More Illegal MMA Event Ends in Conditional Discharge, Lawsuit Against Government Dropped

BC’s Athletic Commissioner Act Comes Into Force on May 30

April 12, 2013

The BC Government has just published a press release setting a date for the Athletic Commissioner Act to come into force as of May 30, 2013.  The Regulations still appear to be a work in progress.  The gap for kickboxing referenced at the end of the press release is an unfortunate one and hopefully the act will … More BC’s Athletic Commissioner Act Comes Into Force on May 30

BC Government Comments on Proposed Athletic Commissioner Act

May 17, 2012

I previously discussed that the BC Government has introduced sensible legislation seeking to create an Athletic Commissioner who will be tasked with regulating professional MMA and other Striking Sports on a Province wide basis. I am following this matter and today had a chance to review the Government’s comments on the Floor of BC’s Legislature … More BC Government Comments on Proposed Athletic Commissioner Act

Unified Rules of MMA Most Obvious Choice for BC’s New Athletic Commisioner

May 14, 2012

With Bill 50 expected to become law soon in British Columbia, Professional MMA will benefit from consistent standards Province wide Once a Provincial Athletic Commissioner is appointed standards will need to be designed that will apply to MMA competitions in BC pursuant to the Commissioner’s obligations under Section 4 of the Athletic Commissioner Act and … More Unified Rules of MMA Most Obvious Choice for BC’s New Athletic Commisioner

BC Government To Create Province Wide Commision To Regulate MMA

May 11, 2012

Leaving aside the fact that professional MMA is currently technically illegal in BC, an additional problem is that professional MMA events in British Columbia are subject to inconsistent regulatory requirements. The reason being that local municipalities are allowed to form their own Athletic Commissions based on the power given to the them by section 143 … More BC Government To Create Province Wide Commision To Regulate MMA