Canada to ban the import of handguns, official says

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Canadian government to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Move is temporary though, with plans for it to remain in effect only until the previously-promised permanent importation ban is passed in Ottawa. In late May, the Liberals tabled Bill C-21, which if passed would further restrict legal access to handguns.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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BBC News

Canada to ban import of handguns pending freeze

Gun ownership rules are strict, but the government has taken measures to further tighten legislation.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Canada to ban handgun import until passage of gun control law

Canada said on Friday it would temporarily ban the import of restricted handguns from Aug. 19 in a move designed to indirectly achieve goals of a gun control legislation proposed in May.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Ottawa to temporarily ban handgun imports until permanent freeze comes into effect

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada plans to temporarily ban the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament, using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks.

2 months ago·Canada

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CTV News

Canada banning importation of handguns through regulations

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada plans to ban the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament, using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Global News

Canadian ban on importing handguns will kick in this month, says minister - National

Using regulations for the restriction will not require a vote in Parliament, which is currently on a summer break until the end of September.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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abc News

Canada to use regulation to ban handgun imports in 2 weeks

Canada plans to temporarily ban the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament, using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks

2 months ago·United States

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