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  1. Strategies for Reducing Gun Violence: The Role of Gangs, Drugs and

    This report on strategies to reduce gun violence begins with a brief overview of recent trends in gun violence with a particular focus on emerging trends and changes in Canada. A review of literature covers the linkages between gangs, drug markets and firearm accessibility and firearm violence.

  2. What lessons can Canada teach America about deadly gun violence?

    Unlike in the United States, mass gun violence has led to swift legislative change in Canada. After the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, which left 22 people dead, officials passed an assault ...

  3. Fact check: is gun violence rising in Canada?

    Criminal gun violence has risen in Canada — and by a fairly significant margin, according to Statistics Canada. From 2009 to 2019 criminal use of firearms increased 81 per cent, the agency ...

  4. Firearms and violent crime in Canada, 2021

    Violent crime involving firearms accounts for a small proportion of all crime that is brought to the attention of police in Canada. However, firearm-related violent crime remains a topic of concern at the federal, provincial or territorial, municipal, and individual levels, as a variety of legislative changes, funding, and programs have been proposed or introduced in recent years in an attempt ...

  5. The surprising truth about gun deaths in Canada

    As Canada moves to further restrict firearms, the first thing we should do is toss aside all reference to standard American framing, which is a failed experiment in firearm freedom and a demonstrably rogue outlier among industrialized democracies. We should look instead to peer nations with significantly lower gun violence rates than our own. Australia, Germany, South Korea and the U.K., for ...

  6. Government announces strengthened measures to prevent gun violence and

    News release May 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. That's why the Government of Canada is taking action on gun violence with a comprehensive plan that gets firearms off our streets and puts more resources into our neighbourhoods, while respecting hunters and law-abiding gun owners. A central part of this work is addressing the assault-style firearms ...

  7. The psychology of guns: risk, fear, and motivated reasoning

    These testable hypotheses warrant examination in future research aimed at understanding the psychology of gun ownership and crafting public health approaches to curbing gun violence.

  8. Why Canada Races on Gun Policy When America Crawls

    Why Canada Races on Gun Policy When America Crawls. The speed of policymaking in Canada, and its frequent deadlock in the U.S., may come down to the rules of their political systems. At a firing ...

  9. Gun Violence: Prediction, Prevention, and Policy

    This report reviews research-based evidence on the causes of gun violence, including homicide, suicide or school shooting. How do mental health and mental illness affect prediction of gun violence? What can be done at the individual and community level to prevent gun violence?

  10. Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day Against Gun Violence

    June 2, 2023. Ottawa, Ontario. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the first National Day Against Gun Violence: "Every Canadian deserves to feel safe - whether in their school, in their place of worship, or in their home. Today, as we mark the first National Day Against Gun Violence, we remember those ...

  11. The Importance Of Gun Violence In Canada

    Free Essay: Despite ongoing controversy on firearms due to an increasing number of reports on criminal and terrorist activities, gun crime in Canada is at an...

  12. PDF The Root Causes of Gun Violence

    The root causes of gun violence include: Income inequality,1. Poverty,2. Underfunded public housing,3. Under-resourced public services,4. Underperforming schools,5. Lack of opportunity and perceptions of hopelessness,6 and. Easy access to firearms by high-risk people.7.

  13. Gun Violence in Canada

    Essay on Gun Violence in Canada Gun violence in Canada is an issue which is evident within Canadian society, especially in the last year. The shooting in the Eaton's Centre in Toronto

  14. Gun Control In Canada Essay

    Gun Control In Canada Essay. 481 Words2 Pages. The control of firearms in Canada is governed by the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code, and their subordinate regulations. The Firearms act manages the possession, transport, and storage of firearms. The Criminal Code describes the main categories of firearms, which includes restricted, prohibited ...

  15. Gun Violence In Canada

    Gun Violence In Canada. Canada Report Canada has been the more superior country over the United States, when it comes to gun control. It has been a social media crisis with all the killings that has happened over the last few years,that the United States has been known for this ongoing tragedy of gun violence. It has been proven that the United ...

  16. Gun Control In Canada

    This Bill will make it easier to obtain an assault weapon or handgun. The Coalition for Gun Control, in the past twenty years has been dedicated and determined to reduce the rate of deaths, violence and crimes associated with guns. ("Coalition for Gun Control." Coalition for Gun Control. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.)

  17. The Relationship Between Firearm Prevalence and Violent Crime

    In this essay, we examine the empirical evidence on the relationship between firearm prevalence and violent crime, including homicide, domestic violence, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery. Most of the studies we examined used the proportion of suicides that were firearm suicides (FS/S) as a proxy for gun prevalence.

  18. The Issue Of Gun Violence In Canada

    The Issue Of Gun Violence In Canada. Category: World, Government. Topic: Canada, Gun Control. Pages: 1 (563 words) Views: 2123. Grade: 5. Download. After living in the Greater Toronto Area for many years, I have found myself becoming an active and engaged member of my community. It has been brought to my attention that the City of Toronto is ...

  19. Gun violence essay

    Additionally, individuals with a history of domestic violence or a restraining order are at a higher risk of committing acts of violence if they have access to firearms. Mental health is also a significant factor in gun violence. Many individuals who commit acts of gun violence have a history of mental health issues.

  20. Essay on Gun Control in Canada

    Essay on Gun Control in Canada Better Essays 2093 Words 9 Pages 16 Works Cited Open Document Gun Control in Canada Gun Control is an important issue to Canadians. Canada has both provincial and federal legislation that restricts the sale, purchase, and use of different kinds of firearms.

  21. Gun Violence in Canada

    Gun violence in Canada is an issue which is evident within Canadian society, especially in the last year. The shooting in the Eaton's Centre in Toronto recently was the largest mass shooting in its history. The reason behind the shooting was related to gang violence in the area, therefore there is a social issue that demands solution.

  22. Gun Violence—A Black Feminist Issue: An Excerpt From Roxane Gay's New

    Gun Violence, Megan Thee Stallion and Black Feminism: An Excerpt From Roxane Gay's New Essay, "Stand Your Ground"

  23. Gun Ownership and Gun Control in Canada Essay

    Despite having one of the highest rates of gun ownerships, Canada actually has the lowest crime rate in the world. Well, a uniform federal firearms control system seems far more important than the number of gun ownership. In order to reduce the availability of guns, strict regulations should be addressed. Any occupant who conditionally needs a ...

  24. Firearm Violence in the United States

    The Center for Gun Violence Solutions applies our unique blend of research and advocacy to advance five priority evidence-based gun violence prevention policies: Firearm Purchaser Licensing, firearm removal laws (including ERPOs and DVPOs), safe and secure gun storage, regulation of public carry of firearms and Community Violence Intervention.