Two Liberal MPs are opposing the federal government’s most recent amendments to Bill C-21, which will ban a number of shotguns and rifles commonly used for hunting, with one calling the proposed restrictions “worrisome.” Liberal MPs Brendan Hanley and Michael McLeod, whose constituencies are the Yukon and Northwest Territories respectively, have both recently told media outlets…
Firearms Bill: 2 Liberal MPs Oppose Government’s Latest Gun Restriction Proposals
MPs Express Frustration at Lack of Clarity in Proposed Amendments to Firearms Bill
There were questions and frustration at a committee meeting on the federal government’s proposed amendments to its firearms legislation, Bill C-21. “They did it all backwards,” said Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, through a parliamentary interpreter. “It’s difficult to find your way through such a binder and explain to constituents what this is all about,”…
Montreal Canadiens Goalie Apologizes for Timing of Social Media Post, Reiterates Opposition to Gun Control Bill
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has apologized for the timing of his social media posts criticizing Liberal gun control legislation in the days leading up to the anniversary of the École Polytechnic massacre but said he stands by his original comments and meant no disrespect. Price wrote in an Instagram post on Dec. 3 that he…
Ottawa ‘Listening to Feedback’ From Firearms Owners on Proposed Gun-Control Bill: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “listening to feedback” from firearms owners about amendments to proposed gun-control legislation that would place a federal ban on an additional 300 to 400 firearms in addition to the 1,500 already illegalized in May 2020. “We’ve just put forward a list and we’re consulting with Canadians on…
Montreal Canadiens Goalie Speaks Against Federal Gun Bill
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price called “unjust” the Liberal government’s pending legislation aimed at further restricting legal access to shotguns and semi-automatic rifles. He added that he supports the organization Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights. “I love my family, I love my country and I care for my neighbour. I am not a criminal or a threat to…
Alberta Premier Says Provincial Firearms Act Coming in Spring
Albertans should expect to see a provincial firearms act in the spring of 2023, says Premier Danielle Smith. Speaking on the weekly “Your Province, Your Premier” radio show on Dec. 3, Smith said Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is already “well underway” preparing legislation in response to the federal government’s plan to add more weapons to…
Gary Mauser: Hunters and Sport Shooters Are Targeted in the Largest Gun Ban in Canadian History
Commentary In the past few years, the Liberal government has prohibited millions of firearms with a total value over $4 billion. To avoid criminal charges, owners must surrender the newly banned firearms to the police. All of these firearms are owned by hunters and sport shooters who have been vetted by the RCMP. Based entirely…
Sask. Introduces Firearms Act in Response to Federal Gun-Control Legislation
December 1, 2022
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Scott Moe’s provincial government today introduced The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, which it says is intended to “protect the rights of lawful firearms owners” from federal gun-control legislation. Bill C-21, if passed with sweeping amendments now being debated by a House committee, will ban most semi-automatic shotguns and rifles, many of which critics say are ordinary…
Gun Owners Say Feds’ Proposed Firearms Bill Amounts to an ‘Attack’ on Their Property, Way of Life
Federal public safety minister Marco Mendicino stood in the House of Commons on Nov. 29 and said of his party’s new gun-control legislation: “I want to be clear that we are absolutely not targeting law-abiding gun owners.” But licensed firearms owners who spoke to The Epoch Times disagree, and expressed concern that they will be turned…
Liberals Accuse Tories of ‘Fearmongering’ on Latest Gun Ban, as Tories Push Back With Charges of ‘Disinformation’
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is accusing the Conservatives of “fearmongering” over proposed amendments to gun-banning legislation that, if passed, will see an additional 300 to 400 firearms prohibited nationwide. The Conservatives, meanwhile, have pushed back with claims of “disinformation” and accusing the Liberals of avoiding debate on the initial legislation in the House. Significant…
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