Firearms Legislation: Bill C-21 and the Attack on Law-Abiding Canadians
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Threats to Lawful Gun Ownership: Bill C-21, introduced by the Liberal-NDP government, initially proposed amendments that directly threatened the rights of lawful gun owners and Indigenous hunters. The bill was a blatant overreach, targeting responsible firearms owners instead of focusing on the real issue—criminals who misuse firearms.
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The NDP’s Role: Alistair MacGregor and the NDP stood in support of these restrictive measures, which would have infringed on the rights of responsible Canadians. Their refusal to stand against these changes only proves that the NDP is more concerned with appeasing radical interest groups than protecting the rights of everyday citizens.
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Conservative Pushback: The Conservative Party pushed back strongly against these amendments and succeeded in having the most controversial provisions withdrawn. We recognize the importance of defending the rights of lawful firearm owners, particularly Indigenous peoples who rely on firearms for traditional hunting. This issue is about ensuring that public safety policies do not unfairly target law-abiding citizens.
- Our Conservative Solution: The Conservative Party will continue to defend Canadians’ rights to own firearms legally and responsibly. We oppose any attempts to strip away these rights and will work to ensure that policies focus on criminal activity rather than penalizing responsible gun owners. We believe that stronger measures should be implemented to combat illegal firearms trafficking, while respecting the rights of those who follow the law.