OTTAWA | The Trudeau government is proposing in its new law governing firearms a national freeze on handguns preventing their purchase, sale or transfer across the country. This freeze is expected to come into effect next fall.

“There have been far too many firearms victims,” said Justin Trudeau at a press conference in Ottawa on Monday afternoon.

“It will no longer be possible to buy, sell, transfer and import a handgun in Canada.”

The bill also suggests revoking the gun license of those involved in acts of domestic violence or stalking.

“As part of this new bill, we are also attacking the illegal importation and trafficking of firearms by increasing the maximum criminal penalties”, also protested Justin Trudeau, surrounded by activists for better control. firearms.