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Ford urges federal government to legalize use of pepper spray for self-defence
Ontario urges federal legalization of pepper spray for self-defense and mandatory DNA collection on arrest for sexual offences to improve public safety and victim support.
- On Saturday, Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey requested federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser legalize pepper spray for self-defense and implement mandatory DNA collection upon arrest for sexual offenses to strengthen public safety.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford is championing these changes, arguing that pepper spray provides women necessary protection when walking at night and calling them "bold" measures to hold violent offenders accountable.
- Criminal defence lawyer Sam Puchala warned that permitting more weapons shifts self-defense analysis, adding that mandatory DNA collection upon arrest is "wholly inappropriate" and makes "no sense."
- Analyst Andrew Brander noted the move responds to polling showing public safety as a key priority for Ontarians, while a federal spokesperson said they will continue working with all government levels to keep communities safe.
- Federal authorities previously rejected a similar 2021 request from Alberta, saying prohibited weapons are banned for specific reasons; currently, the Criminal Code classifies pepper spray as a prohibited weapon when used against people.
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Ford urges federal government to legalize use of pepper spray for self-defence
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Ontario’s attorney general calls on federal government to look at legalizing pepper spray
Ontario’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to consider legalizing the carrying and use of pepper spray for self defence and instituting mandatory DNA collection upon arrest for sexual offences.
·Canada
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Ontario wants Ottawa to allow the use of pepper gas for self-defence and to force people arrested for a sexual crime to provide their DNA.
·Montreal, Canada
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