Thank you.
As a Montreal MP, I am very concerned about the wave of gun violence, Minister. This year, there have been about 200 shootings in Montreal. We have taken firm action to combat gun violence on our streets, including banning the 1,500 line of assault weapons. But we also know that the majority of deaths right now are caused by handguns. My constituents are clear on this. They are calling for a national ban on handguns, and polls show that nearly three quarters of Canadians also support a national ban on handguns.
Could you give us your views on a national handgun ban today?