Legislation to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership.

Discussions List > View Topic Week of October 31 to November 6 (Lead Available on Nov 1, 2022 8:50 AM. Hidden before availability starts. _ Available until Nov 6, 2022 11:59 PM Article Link: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2022/10/21/freezing- market-handguns Summary: Effective as of Oct 21, 22, the sales of handguns has been frozen in Canada. This was originally proposed as part of Bill c-21 in May 2022. Trudeau announced, "We’re introducing legislation to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership. This means it will no longer be possible to buy, sell, transfer, or import handguns anywhere in Canada. In other words, we’re capping the market for handguns. We’re also fighting gun smuggling and trafficking by increasing maximum criminal penalties and providing more tools for law enforcement to investigate firearm crimes and will require the permanent alteration of long gun magazines so they can never hold more than five rounds. These are the steps that doctors, experts, and chiefs of police have been calling for for years and we’re acting on their advice." The public safety minister tweeted " We’ve implemented a national handgun freeze that bans the purchase, sale and transfer of handguns. Today, I joined Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and many dedicated advocates to announce that the freeze is now in effect." Discussion Questions: 1. Describe the level of effectiveness of this freeze. 2. The United States has the 2nd amendment built into its constitution. With respect to our current crime rates, should Canada have had the same thing built into its Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Start a New Thread NOV 3 30