Canada Gun Laws
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Feds urged to draft firearm rules ahead of 1st National Day Against Gun ViolenceGun control groups warned Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino in a letter that it could "cost lives" if the government allows the process to drag on for years.CanadaJun 1
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Liberals seek to fast-track gun control bill, sparking Conservative outcryA motion introduced in the House of Commons would limit debate time among MPs and ensure recent amendments to the gun-control bill are within the scope of the legislation.PoliticsMay 8
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Ottawa renews crackdown on gun and gang violence with $390M fundingPublic Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the federal government will be providing $390 million over five years to help stop gun crime and gun violence.CanadaMay 8
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Revised assault-style firearm definition won’t cover existing modelsAfter several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino outlined the revamped federal approach Monday.PoliticsMay 1
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Initial phase of firearms buyback program takes shape as Ottawa inks dealThe federal government has signed a contract with the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association to help launch the first phase of the firearms buyback program.CanadaApr 26
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As MPs rework gun control amendments, minister pledges to ‘getting this right’Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino spoke to the House of Commons public safety committee about the controversial amendments that were withdrawn amid broad criticism.CanadaApr 25
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Gun control groups urge NDP to take stand, support ban on assault weaponsVarious groups pushing for stronger restrictions on guns urge the federal New Democrats to come out decisively in support of a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.PoliticsApr 25
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Lack of Indigenous consultation showed ‘incoherence’ of failed firearm amendment: leadersThe 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.CanadaMar 7
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Efforts to ban assault-style firearms mired in ‘disinformation,’ gun control group saysA 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.CanadaFeb 14
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Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for firing a gun at a house is unconstitutional.CanadaJan 27
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