The federal government announced Monday it’s spending $390 million over five years to help the provinces crack down on gang violence and reduce the number of crimes committed with firearms.
“Today’s announcement will provide additional resources to law enforcement agencies, assist young people to make the right choices and help our communities prosper,” Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said in a media statement.
This announcement comes as the Liberal government introduces a motion in the House of Commons to speed the passage of gun control legislation.
According to Public Safety Canada, the number of firearms-related homicides in Canada has been steadily increasing in recent years. The
