Canada announced a ban on 324 assault-style firearms on Thursday as part of their ongoing efforts to tighten gun control.
Canadian leaders are collaborating with Ukraine to donate the banned guns to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.
“Every bit of assistance we can offer to the Ukrainians is one step toward their victory,” Defense Minister Bill Blair stated.
The latest restrictions, revealed by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, also involve investments in border security to prevent smuggling and trafficking, enhancing firearms controls, and enforcing harsher penalties for gun traffickers.
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National Defense Minister Bill Blair speaks at a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)
The restrictions will take effect immediately as stated by the agency.
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“This means these firearms can no longer be used,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized.
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc speaks virtually at a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)
The strengthening of gun control laws in Canada follows the ban of 1,500 makes and models of firearms in May 2020. Last month, the number grew to over 2,000 with the identification of new models.
“Firearms designed for the battlefield clearly do not belong in our communities,” emphasized Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs. “Too often, these types of weapons have been used to commit some of the worst atrocities Canada has ever witnessed.”
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
