OTTAWA — The federal public-safety minister suggests the deadly mass shooting in New Zealand will spur parliamentarians to take a careful look at Canada’s gun laws. Ralph Goodale says the killing of 50 people in Christchurch has sparked a global sense of concern that will prompt Canadian politicians to make some timely decisions. Goodale says his cabinet […]
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140 Municipalités soutiennent la cause, contre le registre des armes à feu
L’opposition est féroce à la loi obligeant les propriétaires à enregistrer leurs armes à feu auprès du gouvernement. En date d’aujourd’hui, 140 municipalités soutiennent la cause. Ce chiffre ne cesse d’augmenter de jour en jour. “Acheter local dans une municipalité contre le registre” La bonne façon de soutenir les municipalités qui […]
Banning firearms has no effect on homicide/suicide – dr. mirza
With a small but boisterous group of “anti gun lobby” doctors seeking “protection from guns”, we thought we would consult the experts in these areas. The following testament was provided by Dr. Rida Mirza, child & adolescent psychiatrist from London, ON. Dr. Mirza has done extensive research in the areas […]
«On utilise mes taxes pour quelque chose qui ne sert absolument à rien»
C’est fait. Le registre des armes à feu du Québec est désormais entré en vigueur. Mais avec seulement le quart des armes d’épaule d’enregistrées, Mario Dumont se questionne sur son utilité dans sa forme actuelle. Sur le plan politique, le gouvernement a été habile afin de concilier les demandes des […]
Se procurer une arme à feu légalement, est-ce facile ou pas?
Nous entendons souvent les gens dire que c’est facile se procurer une arme légalement au Canada. Mais est-ce vraiment le cas? Une personne qui désire se procurer une arme à feu ou des munitions doit en tout temps présenter son permis de possession acquisition valide pour pouvoir faire l’achat. Les […]
Une nouvelle pétition prend de l’ampleur
Depuis plusieurs jours certain d’entre vous, avez probablement vu passer la pétition « Contre le registre, pour la santé mentale ». Cette pétition lancée par Pierre Lefebvre est à l’attention du Premier ministre québécois François Legault. Sa pétition qui compte plus de 15000 signatures au moment d’écrire l’article, prend de l’ampleur […]
Police chief calls 2018, with 96 homicides so far, a ‘unique’ year for Toronto
TORONTO — A uniquely violent year in Toronto marked by a major surge in gun-related crimes saw police seize an unusually high number of handguns from city streets, the force’s chief said Thursday. Mark Saunders said officers had recovered 514 handguns so far in 2018 — or 222 more than […]
Firearms Registry: Geneviève Guilbault relies on the gentle method
Minister Geneviève Guilbault launches the moment on the gentle method to convince hunters to register their firearms on the register. “There are fines, yes, for people who have not fulfilled their obligations, but you know, before the repression, I prefer to bet on the prevention part,” she said Monday, in […]
Ottawa considers gun control options with a handgun ban seen as costly and possibly ineffective
OTTAWA—The federal government is considering further restrictions on handguns but will stop short of an absolute ban, as the cost to buy back legally owned handguns is pegged as high as $2 billion, the Star has learned. Escalating gun violence across the country, including Toronto, spurred calls for the federal […]
Gun groups worried about government’s ability to trace guns to owners
The groups say new marking regulations could be the “final piece” needed to trace every non-restricted gun in the country. Local and national firearms advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over what they perceive as an attempt by the federal government to effectively recreate the long-gun registry, which was scrapped […]