Sep 01, 2000 - CJC reaffirms support for gun control law
Release no. 50
Ottawa - Concerned about an escalation by the gun lobby against Bill C-68, the gun control law, Canadian Jewish Congress is reiterating its support for the legislation. "Canadian Jewish Congress, along with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, consistently has supported the principle of firearms licensing and registration," stated Mark Weintraub, CJC's National Chair of Community Relations. "We believe Canada's exemplary police forces and the legislation act as main lines of defence in our country's efforts to remain a peaceful community committed to the rule of law."
"We are aware that some groups have expressed concerns regarding the implementation of the government's registration system," added Sheva Medjuck, CJC's National Chair of Social Action. "The government has responded to these concerns and has made the system more efficient and user friendly. The vast majority of Canadians continue to support the new law as a crucial step forward in ensuring that Canada becomes less rather than more of a violent society."
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For more information, please contact:
Ron Singer, Director of Research and Public Affairs
Canadian Jewish Congress
100 Sparks Street #650 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B7
Tel.: (613) 233-8703 ext. 223
Manuel Prutschi, National Director of Community Relations
Canadian Jewish Congress
4600 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V2
Tel.: (416) 631-5673
