The federal New Democrats are coming under pressure from gun-control advocates to support the Liberals in enacting a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.
In a pair of open letters, various groups pushing for stronger restrictions on guns urge the NDP to come out decisively in favour of enshrining a definition of firearms that belong solely on the battlefield.In response, NDP public safety critic Peter Julian says the party will always be a willing partner when working to keep people safe from gun violence.
The Liberals billed the definition as an evergreen measure that would cement in legislation a May 2020 regulatory ban of some 1,500 firearm models and variants. Prominent voices in favour of reviving the assault-style gun amendment are trying to ensure there is enough backing in Parliament for the measure to pass.
The letter, penned by groups including Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns, says the signatories "are troubled" by the NDP's refusal to commit to amending the bill to include a clear definition and evergreen mechanism for banning semi-automatic assault-style firearms. "Not only has the NDP failed to show any signs of support to finding a new legislative solution, it has reinforced the disinformation that was at the core of the unfounded fear and confusion that led to the withdrawal of the amendments and sidestepped its way out of every opportunity to reiterate its previous support to ban assault weapons."
Asked about the letters, Julian said in a statement that his party is committed to keeping Canadian communities safe and free of gun violence.
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