Blair says more gun-control action needed, signals no new steps before election
Jun 18, 2019 | 9:06 AM
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OTTAWA — Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair says more must be done to address gun violence, but he is also signalling no new measures will be taken before the fall election.
Blair says steps could — and should — be taken to prevent the theft, illegal diversion and smuggling of handguns.
Entering a cabinet meeting today, Blair is emphasizing the importance of secure storage of firearms to prevent them from being stolen and ending up in the wrong hands.
He says the government is also open to working with municipalities to allow them to decide exactly where, or even if, firearms can be stored within their boundaries.
