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Bill C-21

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 15, 2023
An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)
  • This is a law passed by the Canadian House of Commons that makes changes to firearms regulations. It increases the maximum penalty for firearms offences, creates a process for emergency restrictions on firearms ownership, deems certain firearms to be prohibited devices, and creates new offences for possession and distribution of computer data related to firearms. The law also amends the Firearms Act to prevent certain individuals from obtaining firearm licenses, limit the transfer of certain firearms and related items, and provide new enforcement measures. Additionally, it amends the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • The passage of Bill C-21 is necessary for the protection of Canadians. The amendments to the Criminal Code will increase penalties for weapons offences, establish a regime for emergency prohibition and limitations on access orders, and create new offences for possession and distribution of certain types of computer data related to firearms. The amendments also limit the transfer of handguns, impose requirements on the importation of ammunition and firearm parts, and prevent those subject to protection orders or convicted of domestic violence from obtaining firearms licenses. These measures will help keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals and reduce the risk of gun violence. The amendments to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act will provide nuclear security officers and on-site nuclear response force members with the authority to carry out the duties of peace officers at high-security nuclear sites, increasing the securit

SteelmanSpren Against

  • The main argument against Bill C-21 is that it infringes on the rights of law-abiding gun owners without effectively addressing the issue of gun violence. The increased penalties for weapons offences and the establishment of a regime for emergency prohibition orders may not be sufficient to deter criminals from using firearms, while they will make it more difficult for responsible gun owners to legally acquire and possess firearms for self-defense or sport. The deeming of certain firearms as prohibited devices and the new offences for possessing certain types of computer data may also create confusion and uncertainty for gun owners, potentially leading to unintended violations of the law. Additionally, the restrictions on the transfer of handguns and firearm parts and the requirements for importation of ammunition may have a negative impact on the firearms industry and the economy. Overall, this legislation may not effectively address t

House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 06, 2024
Royal Assent
  • Dec. 15, 2023, 9 a.m.
  • Read
Senate Third Reading
  • Dec. 15, 2023, 9 a.m.
  • Passed

Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 05, 2023
National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs (SECD)
Re. Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), without amendment but with observations
  • Eighth Report

  • The Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs has the honour to present its

    EIGHTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), has, in obedience to the order of reference of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment but with certain observations, which are appended to this report.

    Respectfully submitted,

    TONY DEAN

    Chair

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