Hi guys. Wrote a letter to my MP(Mark Strahl Con). He replied pretty fast. I'll share what he had to say:
Jamie, thanks for getting in touch! I agree, I have serious concerns with this bill. As it is a Senate bill, there is little that Members of Parliament can do at the time being. It would have to pass in the Senate before coming to the House of Commons, where it would have to pass as well to become law. Additionally, the Senate Liberal who introduced the bill is set to retire on Friday when she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75. It is unclear whether or not the bill will continue in her absence, as it would have to be sponsored by another Senator. In any case, Conservatives in the Senate have not put forward any speakers on the bill, which is required for it to continue on the legislative process. Many of those Conservative Senators have also spoken out against the bill. Regardless, I know many in our caucus will continue to monitor this bill and any others like it and stand up for the rights of responsible gun owners.