Canada is expected to pass widespread legislation on gun reforms, including a measure that would allow municipalities to ban handguns.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Justin Pierre James Trudeau Biden’s treatment of energy companies is not a way to lead a healthy economy Harris talks to Trudeau on first call with foreign leader while Vice President Trudeau announces new restrictions on international travel to Canada MORE announced the new measures on Tuesday, a global package based on a ban on more than 1,500 assault firearms.
Trudeau said at a news conference Tuesday that the country would move forward with a repurchase program “in the coming months.”
Proposals include the Canadian government supporting municipalities that restrict the storage and transportation of handguns within their boundaries. Failure to comply with these statutes would result in a maximum sentence of two years in prison and a possible revocation.
Another proposal would create laws on the “red flag” and the “yellow flag” that would make it easier for interested friends and family to petition the courts to immediately withdraw a firearm or ask a senior weapons officer to suspend and review the license. of a person for firearms.
In addition, the bill would increase penalties for trafficking and smuggling firearms from 10 years to 14 years in prison, as well as allow the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and local law enforcement to share data from licenses and registration to investigate or prosecute crimes related to gun trafficking.
“Violence cannot be fought with firearms or any kind of violence on a single front,” Trudeau said. “You can’t fight without addressing its root causes.”
The measures come as arms reform measures approved in June 2019 are expected to take effect. These measures include forcing vendors to verify a firearms license before purchasing and expanding their background. taking into account the life story of an applicant.