Mr Wolverine
CGN Regular
- Location
- Manitoba. Canada
The following was just sent to me, it speaks for itself!
Thank you for writing about the need to tackle gun crime in Canada.
New Democrats share your concern about the escalation of gun violence in our cities. Montreal and Toronto—two of our largest cities—are calling for the right to place a ban on the possession of handguns. The federal NDP has long supported giving this power to our cities.
We agree more needs to be done to keep guns from falling into the wrong hands—to make sure Canadians are protected from gun violence and our communities are kept safe. That’s why we support a consultation process on a federal handgun ban. It’s an opportunity to have a national conversation on gun crime in Canada, with a focus on the public’s safety—to hear from experts and the public, from urban and rural communities. It’s a chance to make sure we have the right measures in place, such as updating the regulations governing firearms to deal with technological changes like 3D printed guns.
What’s more, New Democrats know that a credible crime prevention strategy must include ways to reduce poverty, fight racism, break down the stigma associated with mental health, and address other social determinants of violence in our communities.
Canadians expect their government to take real action on fighting gun crime in Canada. I delivered this message to Prime Minister Trudeau, urging his government to do more—to develop long-term, effective solutions on the root causes of gun violence and collaborate with the communities directly affected. You can read my letter to the Prime Minister here.
And, direct action can happen now. We can give more power on gun control to our provinces and cities, provide funding for preventative, youth-focused programs, and allocate more resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to help stem the flow of illegal firearms crossing the U.S. border. Finally, our government can condemn all hate crimes and racist confrontations relating to misinformed reactions to gun violence.
Again, thanks for taking the time to share your views with me.
With love and courage,
Jagmeet Singh
Leader, Canada’s New Democrats
We’re building a movement in communities across Canada. Check us out on:
https://www.facebook.com/jagmeetndp/
https://www.instagram.com/jagmeetsingh
https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh
Thank you for writing about the need to tackle gun crime in Canada.
New Democrats share your concern about the escalation of gun violence in our cities. Montreal and Toronto—two of our largest cities—are calling for the right to place a ban on the possession of handguns. The federal NDP has long supported giving this power to our cities.
We agree more needs to be done to keep guns from falling into the wrong hands—to make sure Canadians are protected from gun violence and our communities are kept safe. That’s why we support a consultation process on a federal handgun ban. It’s an opportunity to have a national conversation on gun crime in Canada, with a focus on the public’s safety—to hear from experts and the public, from urban and rural communities. It’s a chance to make sure we have the right measures in place, such as updating the regulations governing firearms to deal with technological changes like 3D printed guns.
What’s more, New Democrats know that a credible crime prevention strategy must include ways to reduce poverty, fight racism, break down the stigma associated with mental health, and address other social determinants of violence in our communities.
Canadians expect their government to take real action on fighting gun crime in Canada. I delivered this message to Prime Minister Trudeau, urging his government to do more—to develop long-term, effective solutions on the root causes of gun violence and collaborate with the communities directly affected. You can read my letter to the Prime Minister here.
And, direct action can happen now. We can give more power on gun control to our provinces and cities, provide funding for preventative, youth-focused programs, and allocate more resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to help stem the flow of illegal firearms crossing the U.S. border. Finally, our government can condemn all hate crimes and racist confrontations relating to misinformed reactions to gun violence.
Again, thanks for taking the time to share your views with me.
With love and courage,
Jagmeet Singh
Leader, Canada’s New Democrats
We’re building a movement in communities across Canada. Check us out on:
https://www.facebook.com/jagmeetndp/
https://www.instagram.com/jagmeetsingh
https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh
