CJC News Release: CJC reaffirms support for gun control law

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

rons@cjc.ca

Manuel Prutschi, National Director of Community Relations

Canadian Jewish Congress

4600 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V2

Tel.: (416) 631-5673

mprutschi@ujafed.org

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CJC News Release: CJC reiterates support for existing gun control law

Aug 26, 1999 - CJC reiterates support for existing gun control law

Ottawa - The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Police Association (CPA) is slated this Friday to vote on a motion calling for the CPA to withdraw its support from the new system for the licensing and registration of firearms. Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC), reacting to the motion, reiterated its support for Bill C-68, the recently enacted gun control law.

"Canadian Jewish Congress, along with the CPA and 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. "Especially in light of the recent rash of hate-motivated shootings in the United States, 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 should take note of these concerns to maintain the integrity of the system and, where necessary, make it 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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Contact: Eric Vernon Director of Ottawa Advocacy Office Canadian Jewish Congress 100 Sparks Street #650 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B7 (613) 233-8703

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