Gun crime

The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada should consider boosting compensation for those posted to the United States because they face increased risk of gun crime and difficulty accessing health care.

A lack of new gun safety measures could be a deal-breaker for Canadians who put their trust in the Liberals’ election promises, says NDP public safety critic Alistair MacGregor.

Police and courts in Toronto will receive $25 million from the Ontario government to bolster efforts to fight guns and gangs, Doug Ford announced on Thursday, August 9, 2018, saying the funds would give authorities the tools needed to deal with a recent rise in violence.

Traffic deaths are steadily falling in both the United States and Canada, but an epidemic of gun violence continues unabated south of the border.

“London’s the murder capital of the world as people there are knifing and clubbing each other now, because you’ve taken their guns away,” says one impassioned ammo dealer.

A mass shooting in a Toronto cafe left 3 dead and 13 injured, including the shooter. Gun violence in Toronto is up 41% this year, according to Stats Canada. The majority of guns in Canada are American. This is a deep dive into how American gun deaths, gun laws and values on gun legislation compare to Canada's.