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Gun and gang violence is increasing across Canada – in rural communities, small towns and big cities.
Gun and gang violence is increasing across Canada – in rural communities, small towns and big cities. Keeping our communities safe from this violence is a priority for the Government of Canada and tackling it requires federal, provincial and territorial cooperation to combat violence at the local level. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action through the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.
Today on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Sean Casey, announced more than $1.5 million in funding over three years to support the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund – Prince Edward Island. The province will use the funding to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt, and combat gun
Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat intimate partner violence
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COQUITLAM, BC, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Intimate-partner violence (IPV) hurts victims as well as their families. IPV can and does occur in all settings and among all socioeconomic, religious and cultural groups. Abuse can be physical, sexual, verbal or financial, and women and children are the most frequent victims. The violence associated with IPV can be particularly terrifying and is more often fatal when the abuser has access to a firearm.
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting public safety and combatting IPV. On February 16, 2021, the Government introduced new firearms legislation to keep Canadians safe and to make sure that guns stay out of the hands of people who may pose a serious risk to themselves or others.
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/CNW/ - Many people living in Canada, especially women and children, are victims of intimate- partner violence (IPV). IPV has been identified as a major global.
/CNW/ - Canadians are concerned about rising firearm-related violence. Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations.