Gun Bill
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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Marco Mendicino spoke to the House of Commons public safety committee about the controversial amendments that were withdrawn amid broad criticism.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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.CanadaFeb 5, 2023
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Liberals ditch gun law reform critics said would ban hunting riflesThe 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.PoliticsFeb 3, 2023
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On foreign interference, ‘threats abound’ for Canada’s security: MendicinoAs 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.PoliticsDec 18, 2022
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Firearms bill debate pushed to new year as MPs weigh more talks over hunting concernsThe 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.PoliticsDec 15, 2022
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AFN votes to reject Ottawa’s gun-control bill, citing potential risk to treaty rightsChiefs 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.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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