Border Security Minister Bill Blair has dropped the term “assault weapon” from his firearm vocabulary after an initial series of roundtable discussions in a government study of possible bans on handguns and assault rifles in Canada. As he continues an examination of the potential ban, Blair now uses the term “assault-style” […]
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Firearms: launch of a safety awareness campaign
MONTREAL – The Office of Arms and Explosives Control is launching a new awareness campaign to promote the responsible and safe use of firearms. To this end, the Bureau reminds that a confidential telephone line is available to citizens so that they can report their concerns about firearms. The 1-800-731-4000 […]
Gun Control: Ottawa’s disappointed activists
Groups representing survivors and families of victims of deadly shootings in Quebec over the past 30 years question the Trudeau government’s commitment to eliminating handguns and assault weapons, while a private consultation is held Montreal, one year from the elections. Firearms advocates with ties to the École polytechnique, Dawson College […]