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Much like their U.S. counterparts, Canada’s gun control advocates are using tragedy to advance their pre-existing civilian disarmament agenda. Last week, following a shooting in Toronto’s Greektown neighborhood in which two died and 13 were wounded, the Toronto City Council voted in support of a federal ban on all handguns and semiautomatic firearms, and a requirement that gun owners store their firearms at repositories rather than at home. This week brought further anti-gun activism as the third largest party in Canada’s House of Commons called for urban handgun bans and Liberal Party Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his government’s intent to consider a wide array of gun controls.
In April, Canada’s Liberal government announced Bill C-71. The legislation would further restrict possession of some semiautomatic firearms, require more onerous background checks, and create a backdoor gun registry.
Despite the Liberal Party’s promises to restrict guns, Canada’s New Democratic Party (Social Democrats) is demanding more.
The latest moves from Trudeau’s government were met with opposition from the Conservative Party. In a statement, Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Pierre Paul-Hus explained, “We know that whenever the Liberals attempt to curb crime with new gun laws, they always end up targeting law-abiding firearms owners instead of gang members and other criminals who use guns to commit violence.” Paul-Hus went on to add, “t’s lazy government to ask all Canadians to follow new laws, while the real work is in targeting and going after criminals. That means strengthening penalties for gun crime and keeping known gang members behind bars, two areas where the Liberals have failed.”
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
Maybe the US can round up all our illegals and send them to Canada as a gesture of peace and tranquility in the streets. They won't be able to get guns so don't worry. I've never heard of anyone getting hurt or killed without a firearm being involved.
originally posted by: damonster
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
Maybe the US can round up all our illegals and send them to Canada as a gesture of peace and tranquility in the streets. They won't be able to get guns so don't worry. I've never heard of anyone getting hurt or killed without a firearm being involved.
Hardcore criminals who come to your country illegally along with the good ones would not like it here. Only in America can a criminal find success and riches and easy access to weapons.
originally posted by: Atsbhct
a reply to: BrianFlanders
What part of our giant country will you send them to? Toronto? They can't afford it. Vancouver? They can't afford it. Winnipeg? It's only warm enough for gang violence 2 months of the year.
originally posted by: Atsbhct
a reply to: BrianFlanders
How are Canadians butting in on a thread about Canada? 😂
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
originally posted by: Atsbhct
a reply to: BrianFlanders
How are Canadians butting in on a thread about Canada? 😂
They aren't. They're always butting in on threads about the US (Along with Australians and Brits and New Zealanders and assorted others) so I'm just returning the favor.
originally posted by: Akragon
a reply to: one4all
You're missing the point...
We don't need to carry guns in Canada... 99% of the population doesn't carry...
And those that do... do not, and will not ever use them against someone else in any circumstance...
Its called "attempted murder" here
Jail time regardless of the situation...
Even IF you shoot someone in your own house
Hand guns are NEVER necessary in Canada... For fun at a shooting range... sure
Other then that... I hope they ban them
One less problem
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
originally posted by: Atsbhct
a reply to: BrianFlanders
How are Canadians butting in on a thread about Canada? 😂
They aren't. They're always butting in on threads about the US (Along with Australians and Brits and New Zealanders and assorted others) so I'm just returning the favor.
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
originally posted by: BrianFlanders
originally posted by: Atsbhct
a reply to: BrianFlanders
How are Canadians butting in on a thread about Canada? 😂
They aren't. They're always butting in on threads about the US (Along with Australians and Brits and New Zealanders and assorted others) so I'm just returning the favor.
Sounds like you want to export gun violence to Canada, well turns out they don't want it so good news you are free to keep it.