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OTTAWA — Gun control advocates are blasting Ottawa’s “empty shell” firearms legislation, saying its primary function is to provide Liberal talking points rather than curb gun violence through sensible reforms.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has drawn fierce criticism from both sides of the firearms debate with the tabling of Bill C-21, which extends some penalties for firearms-related offences. Many gun owners say the legislation arbitrarily targets law-abiding citizens, while gun control advocates say it fails to get guns out of the hands of potential risks to the public.
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