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Canada to observe a National Day Against Gun Violence
BY The Canadian Press, Jun 1, 2023 7:11 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The government says the goal of the national day is to raise awareness and foster a national discussion about the causes and effects of gun violence. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
The federal government is proclaiming a National Day Against Gun Violence, to be held annually on the first Friday of June.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and representatives of the Toronto Raptors basketball team are set to discuss the plans today at an event in Toronto.
The government says the goal of the national day is to raise awareness and foster a national discussion about the causes and effects of gun violence.
It comes as the Senate reviews a government bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking, try to curb homemade ghost guns and ban assault-style firearms.
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