Madam Speaker, it has been 35 years since the École Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were gunned down simply because they were women. This tragedy reminds us why we must stand against gender-based violence, so we can prevent femicides.
The greatest risk for intimate partner violence becoming lethal is a gun in the home. That is why we have banned more than 1,500 assault-style weapons, including the type of gun that was used at École Polytechnique. Yesterday we banned an additional 324 types.
On this side of the House, we will always prioritize the safety of women.