Bill C-21

• Lack of Indigenous consultation showed ‘incoherence’ of failed firearm amendment: leaders

  The Liberals withdrew assault-style firearm amendments to Bill C-21 last month following criticism that the wording would prohibit many commonly used hunting rifles and shotguns.

  Canada

  Mar 7
  
• Efforts to ban assault-style firearms mired in ‘disinformation,’ gun control group says

  A prominent voice for stricter gun control is poised to tell MPs the federal government's efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation.

  Canada

  Feb 14
  
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• Liberals ‘didn’t quite get it right’ on C-21 firearms amendment: minister

  "It was never our intention to go after hunting rifles," Justice Minister David Lametti said following the government's decision to scrap a controversial gun control amendment.

  Canada

  Feb 5
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• Liberals ditch gun law reform critics said would ban hunting rifles

  The Liberal amendment to gun law reform Bill C-21 had faced questions about how far it will expand the scope of weapons that are prohibited in Canada.

  Politics

  Feb 3
• On foreign interference, ‘threats abound’ for Canada’s security: Mendicino

  As Canada aims to combat foreign interference, the public safety minister says any new laws must both ensure security and respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2022
• Firearms bill debate pushed to new year as MPs weigh more talks over hunting concerns

  The House of Commons public safety committee is considering hearing from additional witnesses and traveling to the North for talks with Indigenous leaders about their concerns.

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2022
• Northern Sask. firearm crime rate over 4 times national average in 2021: report

  Northern Saskatchewan has ranked first in crime involving firearms for seven years consecutively, with rates over four times the national average.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2022
• Canada’s health care facing ‘national crisis’ that can’t be solved by provinces: Singh

  Singh said the NDP is going to focus on trying to 'force this government to act' as doctors warn that children's hospitals are under severe strain.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2022
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Dec. 9

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Dec. 9.

  Blogs

  Dec 9, 2022
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• AFN votes to reject Ottawa’s gun-control bill, citing potential risk to treaty rights

  Chiefs are set to vote on whether to press Trudeau's government to exclude certain weapons that are commonly used by First Nations hunters exercising their treaty rights.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022