Ottawa – As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to combat firearms violence, new measures are coming into force that will make it harder for criminals to unlawfully manufacture firearms. Starting on September 1, 2024, a valid firearms licence will be required to acquire firearm barrels and handgun slides. A valid firearms licence refers to a Possession and Acquisition …
Vancouver – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, announced a federal investment of more than $4.2 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Vancouver. This investment will help address …
Ontario – The Ontario government is investing more than $2.8 million in new equipment and technology to help police services across the province better protect communities against gun and gang violence. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program and is part of Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy. The following police services are receiving …
