The federal government plans to fast-track a ban on the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced Friday
The change will last until a permanent freeze is passed in Parliament and comes into force.
That law did not pass before Parliament took its summer break, and is set to be debated again when MPs return to Ottawa in the fall. “Working with Marco, we came up with this idea of creating this new system of requiring permits,” Joly said. “But meanwhile, we will deny any permits.”tap here to see other videos from our teamThe temporary ban will prevent businesses from importing handguns into Canada, with a few exceptions that mirror those in the legislation tabled in May.Article content
Government trade data shows Canada imported $26.4 million worth of pistols and revolvers between January and June — a 52% increase compared to the same period last year.
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