With the evolving views of society and to better reflect the maturity of the industries it regulates, the AGCO continues to refine its role in the promotion of social responsibility in the alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and cannabis sectors.
A focus on responsible gambling is a key factor in the public’s confidence in the gaming industry. The changing views of the liquor industry place a greater emphasis on responsible use and enjoyment. Public interest in the wellbeing of racehorses spotlights our ongoing commitment to the integrity and safety of horse racing. With the legalization of cannabis, the AGCO works to ensure that the retail sale of cannabis in Ontario is carried out with honesty, integrity, and in the public interest.
Social responsibility is an integral part of the AGCO as an organization and as a regulator. In 2018, the AGCO began work to formalize its vision for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to further embed it into the cultural fabric of the agency and to ensure CSR considerations are taken into account in regulatory and operational decisions. CSR encapsulates a range of initiatives at the AGCO that focus on supporting people, both internally and externally, reducing environmental impacts, and leading by example. In the end, CSR helps provide the AGCO and its employees a sense of purpose and motivation, and ultimately drives them to become Better, Faster, Smarter.