Security. We are meeting on the traditional territory of the algonquin cape. Todays meeting is in a hybrid performance format. Members are attending in person and remotely using the zoom application. The second hour to answer questions from members. I welcome you all and i now invite mr. Mendicino to make an opening statement. Thank you, mr. Chair. , id like to thank the members of the committee with the good work they have done with respect to bill c21. I am accompanied by my team from the stewart, the deputy minister, and others. We have chief Deputy Commissioner kelly larkin and the commissioner. The scourge of gun violence which has been impacting our country for many years. Signaled to this committee that it is up to us as parliamentarians to Work Together to reverse the Alarming Trends that have seen increases in gun violence, specifically handgun violence. It is up to this committee not only to study carefully tangible laws which are designed with the intent of reversing those t
Minister testified on legislation that would create a handgun freeze. I call this meeting to order. Welcome, everyone to meeting 36 of the house of Commons Standing Committee on safety and national security. We are meeting on the traditional territory of the algonquin cape. Todays meeting is in a hybrid performance format. Members are attending in person and remotely using the zoom application. The second hour to answer questions from members. I welcome you all and i now invite mr. Mendicino to make an opening statement. Thank you, mr. Chair. , id like to thank the members of the committee with the good work they have done with respect to bill c21. I am accompanied by my team from the department, including rob stewart, the deputy minister, and others. We have chief Deputy Commissioner kelly larkin and the commissioner. The scourge of gun violence which has been impacting our country for many years. Signaled to this committee that it is up to us as parliamentarians to Work Together to r