Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in
Summary
Gun-related murders in Canada have increased by nearly 90 percent over the last ten years. Most illegal guns used in crimes come from the United States, causing Canadian officials to call for stronger border controls to stop the flow of weapons.Key Facts
- Gun murders in Canada have risen sharply, up about 90% in the past decade.
- Toronto Police data shows 88% of guns seized in crimes last year came from the US.
- Illegal weapons are crossing the border from the United States into Canada.
- Canadian police want tighter security and checks at Canada-US border crossings.
- The increase in gun violence is linked to the easy availability of illegal firearms from the US.
- This is raising concerns among Canadian officials about public safety and crime.
- The report includes input from journalists François Rihouay, Joanne Profeta, and Fraser Jackson.
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