Gun control and affordability legislation provides much-needed ‘arrow in the quiver’ for Liberals going into 2024, say political strategists

Bills that received royal assent on Dec. 15 as the House wrapped up its work for 2023 include Bill C-21, the Liberals’ gun control legislation; and Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that 'Canada has taken a major step in strengthening gun control and combatting gun violence' with the passing of Bill C-21, in a Public Safety Canada press release on Dec. 15.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

December 27, 2023

Legislation related to gun control and affordability that crossed the finish line prior to the House rising for the year provides ammunition for the Liberals in anticipation of a federal election, but much more will be needed to catch up to the Conservatives in the polls, ac...

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