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Conservatives, Enthusiasts Cheer End of Canada's Long-gun Registry
15 February 2012
National Post (Toronto)
OTTAWA — The Conservative government says its MPs will celebrate after a historic vote to end the long-gun registry Wednesday evening, despite vehement opposition to the move in Quebec and much of urban Canada.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews told reporters Wednesday, hours before the vote, that the government's actions are long overdue.
"It does nothing to help put an end to gun crimes, nor has it saved one Canadian life," he said.
"It criminalizes hard-working... (GunPolicy.org)