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Public Safety committee  Yes, I did hear that those comments and promises had been made. I think it's of note that when the registry was actually situated in Miramichi, it was as a result of the economic devastation that followed the closing of the base in New Brunswick. Although there are only 238 jobs

May 25th, 2010Committee meeting

Patty Ducharme

Public Safety committee  Thanks, Barb. The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents 172,000 workers across the country, including the 238 workers who work in the federal firearms registry in New Brunswick, and we are proud to be members of the Canadian Labour Congress. Our union supports gun cont

May 25th, 2010Committee meeting

Patty Ducharme

Public Safety committee  Okay. Two-thirds of women polled support the registry. It's worth it. The firearms registry is an effective tool for law enforcement and has effectively reduced the overall rate of homicide. The costs of implementing the gun registry have already been paid, and 90% of the guns h

May 25th, 2010Committee meeting

Patty Ducharme