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Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence
The federal government of Canada has declared an annual National Day Against Gun Violence to raise awareness and promote discussion about the causes and effects of gun violence.
The government's announcement coincides with a proposed bill in the Senate that aims to restrict handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking, curb ghost guns, and ban assault-style firearms.
The Conservatives in the House of Commons opposed the bill, arguing that it punishes lawful gun owners rather than addressing gun crime. The government has also pledged hundreds of millions of dollars toward community programs to reduce gun and gang violence and deter youth from criminal activity.