US EditionMinister says government launching review of firearms classification regime
- The federal government is reviewing Canada’s firearms classification regime, according to Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
- Gun control advocates criticize the exclusion of the semi-automatic SKS, commonly used for food hunting in Indigenous communities, from banned firearms.
- The review aims for simplicity and consistency in the legal framework for firearms, as stated by Anandasangaree.
- This review follows a recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission related to the Nova Scotia shooting spree in April 2020.
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The federal government will continue the promised review of Canada's firearms classification regime, which will include consultations with Aboriginal communities on the semi-automatic SKS rifle, said Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
Ottawa Launches Review of Firearms Classification Regime, Consultations on SKS Rifle
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the Liberal government is launching a review of Ottawa’s firearms classification regime, including consultations with indigenous communities on the SKS rifle, ahead of the federal gun buyback program’s launch across Canada. Gun control groups have lobbied for Ottawa to include the SKS semi-automatic rifle on its list of banned firearms. The SKS is commonly used in indigenous communities to hunt foo…
This process will include consultations with Aboriginal communities on the semi-automatic SKS rifle.
Winnipeg Free Press
Minister says government launching review of firearms classification regime
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Federal Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree announces that Ottawa will "in the near future" conduct a "full review" of the firearms classification regime
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