The city needs to focus on crime, not pointless gun confiscation

Winnipeg is a unique city. It’s home to Canada’s oldest ballet company. That’s something to be proud of.

But Winnipeg is also the only jurisdiction west of Quebec that has an explicit agreement with the federal government to help carry out its gun confiscation scheme.

The federal government announced the rollout of its national gun confiscation program with a declaration period that started on Jan. 19.

Every firearm model banned by Ottawa was previously legally owned by licensed Canadians who passed background checks and safety training. Criminals who possess guns illegally cannot turn their guns into the police under this program.

Having their local government and police force participate in this program is not something Winnipeggers should be proud of. Ottawa’s gun confiscation will only cost taxpayers money and waste local police resources without making the city any safer.

Winnipeg is chasing legal guns while crime runs free.
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