Gun control ends don’t justify the order-in-council means

This measure gives more oxygen to the far right, who accuse this government of an authoritarian streak. And, more than likely, it will exacerbate urban-rural cleavages, as hunters wonder if their guns are next.

Those of us who are ‘geeks’ about Parliament get agitated when we see its role being diminished or disrespected, writes Andrew Caddell.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

May 6, 2020

OTTAWA—On May 1, the prime minister and cabinet announced the government would ban the sale of 11 “military-style” weapons, in 1,500 versions. The response from most Liberals was enormous satisfaction at this “swift, courageous measure.” Except from this corner. Now, as regular readers k...

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