Sean Kilpatrick
Long-gun registry saved
MPs vote 153-151 to kill motion that would have scrapped registry
As projected, the House of Commons has approved a motion of the public safety committee to defeat Bill C-391, by a margin of 153 to 151.
The Liberals and NDP have issued official responses. The Prime Minister said the following to reporters after the vote.
After 15 years, opposition to the long-gun registry is stronger in this country than it has ever been. With the vote tonight, its abolition is closer than it has ever been. The people of the regions of this country are never going to accept being treated like criminals and we will continue our efforts until this registry is finally abolished.
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