Provinces Must Make Sure Your Karate Kid Does Not Become a Criminal Under Bill S-209

July 20, 2012

I previously discussed that the Federal Government’s attempt to legalize MMA Bouts will create a gap on the Provincial side potentially criminalizing amateur contests.  I am pleased to report that after bringing this issue to the BC Government’s attention, BC’s Minister of Sport has responded advising the Government is aware of this and that a … More Provinces Must Make Sure Your Karate Kid Does Not Become a Criminal Under Bill S-209

The “Intended Foul” Dilemma: Should the Unified Rules of MMA Specifically Address These?

July 10, 2012

(Update July 11, 2012 – the reports of the intended appeal have now been refuted by Chael Sonnen.  The below potential dilemma, however, still is one that can and ought to be remedied) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday Canada’s The Score reported that Chael Sonnen has “started the process to file an appeal with Keith Kizer and the … More The “Intended Foul” Dilemma: Should the Unified Rules of MMA Specifically Address These?

Canadian Boxer Significantly Compensated For Hand Injury in ICBC Claim

July 9, 2012

Although a little off topic for this blog, I thought this would be of interest to my readers. Recently a Vancouver jury awarded a professional boxer just over $1 million for a hand injury caused in a car crash which impeded his professional career.  You can click here to read the details on my BC … More Canadian Boxer Significantly Compensated For Hand Injury in ICBC Claim

Canadian Bill S-209 Moving Closer to Becoming Law

June 29, 2012

I have been tracking the progress of Senate bill S-209 which will formally legalize regulated MMA in Canada.  It has now passed the Committee Stage and passed Third Reading on June 22, 2012 making the Bill very close to becoming law. The Bill has remained intact in its initial form with only one minor variation changing … More Canadian Bill S-209 Moving Closer to Becoming Law

Bill 50 Becomes Law; MMA and other Professional Contests to be Regulated Province Wide in BC

June 1, 2012

As expected, Bill 50, BC’s Athletic Commissioner Act passed Third Reading today and will now become law.  You can click here and here for my past posts on this Bill. You can click here (and scroll down to 1440) to read the BC Legislature’s Committee Hearing regarding the legislation. A few points of interest from today’s … More Bill 50 Becomes Law; MMA and other Professional Contests to be Regulated Province Wide in BC

BC’s Athletic Commissioner Act One Step Closer to Becoming Law

May 31, 2012

Today BC’s proposed Athletic Commissioner Act has passed Second Reading which means this Bill is one step closer to becoming law.  I have previously discussed this new proposed law here. You can click here and scroll down to section 1550 to read the Legislative debate about Bill 50.  There appears to be little doubt that this Bill … More BC’s Athletic Commissioner Act One Step Closer to Becoming Law

Bill S-209 and Amateur Martial Arts Contests Update

May 25, 2012

I recently discussed Senate Bill 209 and the fact that it will potentially criminalize amateur mixed martial arts contests on a Province by Province basis.  The reason being that the Criminal Code currently allows amateur contests so long as “the contestants wear boxing gloves of not less than one hundred and forty grams each in mass” but … More Bill S-209 and Amateur Martial Arts Contests Update

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

Does Bill S-209 Criminlize Amateur MMA / Martial Arts Bouts in BC?

May 15, 2012

I’ve recently written about the Federal Government’s effort to modernize the Criminal Code to permit MMA and other Striking Sports to become lawful. While this amendment will allow the sport to be properly regulated on a Professional level, review of the legislation appears to create a potential gap on the amateur side. The reason being … More Does Bill S-209 Criminlize Amateur MMA / Martial Arts Bouts in BC?