'Missing in action': gun-control groups criticize NDP over noncommital stance on bill
The federal New Democrats are coming under pressure from gun-control advocates to support the Liberals in enacting a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.
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'Disinformation' muddies firearm debate, gun-control group to tell MPs
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.
Liberals, Tories spar over definition of assault-style firearm for prohibition law
The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield.
Critics say provision in federal firearms bill could weaken public safety
Critics of a planned new measure to remove guns from the wrong hands say it could actually undermine efforts to make people safer.
Gun control advocates urge MPs to expand types of firearms banned
Prominent gun-control groups are urging MPs to legislatively enshrine a comprehensive ban on firearms the government outlawed using regulatory orders more than two years ago.
Feds hit limits on gun tracing control
Federal agencies are trying to boost efforts to trace the origins of guns used in crimes, but it appears jurisdictional hurdles could prevent the measures from going as far as some would like.
Canada's interim hand gun import ban kicks in
As of today, individuals and businesses are no longer able to import restricted handguns into Canada, with limited exceptions.
Feds will fast-track a ban on the import of handguns
The federal government plans to fast-track a ban on the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced on Friday, August 5, 2022.
National handgun freeze the focus of Liberals' new firearm-control bill
A national freeze on importing, buying, selling or otherwise transferring handguns is a central feature of firearm-control legislation tabled on Monday, May 30, 2022, by the federal Liberals.
Gun-control advocates urge MPs to close loopholes on assault weapon bans
Advocates who led the push to ban an array of assault-style firearms are telling federal lawmakers that government regulations prohibiting these guns are being circumvented by Canadian manufacturers.
Calls mount for a federal government crackdown on handguns
Prominent firearm-control advocates are urging the Liberal government to abandon plans to allow provinces to ban handguns, saying regional measures will lead to a disastrous patchwork across Canada.
Gun-control advocates press MPs to vote against Liberal firearms bill
A leading gun-control group is urging MPs to vote against the Liberal government's new firearms bill, saying it is too weak to salvage.
Co-founder of Quebec City mosque decries lack of federal progress on curbing handguns
The co-founder of the Quebec City mosque where six people were killed and many others injured four years ago this week laments the lack of federal progress on handgun control in a new letter to the prime minister.
Feds move on plan to buy back assault rifles
The Trudeau government has awarded a contract to IBM Canada to support the development, design and implementation of a buyback program for recently prohibited firearms.