Danforth Families For Safe Communities

Gun control groups 'disappointed' after lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms thestar.com/politics/gun-c…

In my latest Op-ed in the Globe & Mail I note that the reluctance of Canadian police to release info about the guns used in mass shooting is, historically-speaking, new. "Canadians deserve to know what guns were used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. theglobeandmail.com/gift/fa3b3de58…

The flag on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on February 17, 2026 to mark the tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10, 2026.

We honour the memories of Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti.

New article: "Closing the Knowledge Gap: Identifying Research Priorities for Firearm-Related Injury and Mortality in Canada" in the latest issue of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada. canada.ca/en/public-heal…

(1/4) Participation in the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program is voluntary, complying with the law is not.

Since the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program launched last week for individuals, over 22,000 firearms have been declared. Thank you to all the legal firearms owners for helping make our communities safer.

Instructions on how to participate in the compensation program are available in Mohawk, Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Inuktut, Cree, Algonquin, Dene and Mi’kmaq. To receive a copy, please contact 1-833-759-4551 canada.ca/en/public-safe…

Declare your prohibited firearms before March 31 to seek compensation for their disposal. Learn more: canada.ca/en/public-safe…

Today was a historic day in the history of gun control in Canada, as Ottawa finally launched the buy-back program for assault-style firearms such as the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14. See "Canada launches compensation program for banned assault-style firearms" globalnews.ca/news/11617988/…

We are pleased to see the details of the gun buyback program. Thank-you Minister.

On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, DFSC sends wishes of love and peace to the families affected 36 years ago, and to all who stand with them in commemoration. We also urge the government to support the measures committed in Bill C21.

The federal gvt is kicking off its gun buyback program for individuals with a pilot project in #NovaScotia starting Tuesday, with full rollout of the program coming later this fall according to Public Safety Minister @gary_srp Anandasangaree ctvnews.ca/canada/article… @SpencerLynne

Ken Price of @DanforthFSC says minister was diminishing program by downplaying it as a political ploy when #GunControl measures have widespread support: “This is not a Quebec-only issue. To even put it that way, it’s outrageous, it’s divisive & completely unhelpful in this discussion.” thestar.com/politics/feder… @markramzyy

Thank you for being there. We will never forget your response.

Today is about remembering Reese and Julianna and all the victims affected on that night 7 years ago. We continue to hope for better outcomes where gun violence is concerned. The lawsuit now certified, is a step towards change for the better. beachmetro.com/2025/07/22/sev…