'The vast majority of gun crimes are committed with illegally obtained firearms': Conservatives respond to Trudeau gun ban

The Conservative Party of Canada's Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Shannon Stubbs and Conservative Quebec Political Lieutenant Richard Martel responded to today's announcement regarding gun buybacks by the Trudeau Liberals.

On Tuesday, Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair provided details on their "assault-style" weapons buy back program.

"It is disappointing that during a pandemic, Justin Trudeau is focused on his own re-election and advancing the Liberals’ ideological agenda instead of helping Canadians get vaccines.

"Just recently, the Liberals voted against and defeated Bill C-238, a Conservative bill that would have imposed tougher sentences for criminals smuggling or who are found in possession of illegal firearms. The Trudeau Liberals’ decision to vote against this bill shows they are not serious about stopping dangerous criminals from getting their hands on illegal guns.

"The reality is, the vast majority of gun crimes are committed with illegally obtained firearms. Taking firearms away from law-abiding citizens does nothing to stop dangerous criminals and gangs who obtain their guns illegally.

"Instead of targeting law-abiding Canadians and firearm retailers, the government should be investing in police anti-gang and gun units and the CBSA to provide law enforcement with the resources they need to stop illegal smuggling operations and get dangerous criminals and gangs off the streets.

"Conservatives have, and will always, support common-sense firearms policies that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals.

"We are calling on the Trudeau Liberals to ensure that Canada’s firearms legislation is based on evidence, not on ideology, and respects the rights of Canadians."