Mr. Rob O'Reilly at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On June 7th, 2018. See this statement in context.

June 7th, 2018 / 5:10 p.m.

Director, Firearms Regulatory Services, Canadian Firearms Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

I won't speak in terms of opinion, but I will speak in terms of the consequences of the removal of the reference number.

First, it would remove accountability from the individual who is required to verify licensing. Second, it would compromise the ability for law enforcement to effect a trace.

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