On the eve of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on Dec. 6, 1989, the Coalition for Gun Control (CGC) and its supporters stood together at a Government of Canada announcement in Ottawa about regulations for former Bill C-21, an Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). “Laws are only words on … Read more
Today, dozens of Coalition for Gun Control supporters gathered in Ottawa in anticipation that Bill C-21, an Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), will be sent—unscathed—for Royal Assent by the Senate of Canada early this evening. “The process has been very challenging—this is the fourth version of Bill C-21,” said Wendy Cukier, co-founder … Read more
The Coalition for Gun Control, victims of gun violence and public safety experts gathered at a women's shelter in Toronto to warn the federal government and the public that Bill C-19, Ending the Long-gun Registry Act, will seriously jeopardize public safety. The full release is available online. Call 416-604-0209.
After testifying before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security against Bill C-19, Ending the Long-gun Registry Act, police and health and safety experts insist that dismantling the registration of rifles and shotguns and destroying the data on 7.1 million guns will compromise public safety and undermine police investigations. They challenge the myths … Read more
The Coalition for Gun Control said that police, safety and suicide prevention experts and victims of gun violence are outraged at the government's introduction of Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. The Coalition for Gun Control said it will … Read more
Opposition Members of Parliament killed Private Member's Bill C-391, which would have ended the registration of 7 million rifles and shotguns. All the major safety groups in the country support saving the firearms registry. The full release is available online. Call 416-803-5597.
News that NDP leader Jack Layton has enough support in his caucus to save Canada's gun registry, was welcomed by gun control supporters. The Coalition for Gun Control congratulated Jack Layton, the party leader for his hard work in persuading his caucus to kill private member's Bill C-391 at a critical vote Wednesday September 22. … Read more
