Health workers march with family members of gun-violence victims as part of Day of Action

Physicians and health workers protest in Toronto, on April, 3, 2019, as part of a National Day of Action to call for stronger gun control laws, including passage of Bill C-71 and a handgun assault weapons ban.In his 12 years as a trauma surgeon, Dan Deckelbaum has seen more than his share of traumatic injuries caused by gunshots.Dr.

CDPG is lobbying for passage of Bill C-71, legislation currently before the Senate that would impose stricter rules about transport of guns, and require more detailed background checks and require retailers to keep records of firearm sales, among other things. The physicians also want a ban on handguns and semi-automatic weapons.

The health-care workers were joined by family members of victims of gun violence. Jean-François Larivéewhose wife Maryse Laganière was one of the 14 women gunned down at Montreal’s École Polytechnique on Dec. 6, 1989, said he has been advocating for better gun control for 30 years to remind Canadians that the effects of gun violence extend well beyond the immediate victims.Mr.

Dr. Deckelbaum said one of the most difficult aspects of health workers dealing with gun violence is “seeing the devastation and anguish in families of victims.”

This hurts my heart. Treating gun-owners as mere means instead of as ends deserving of dignity. Please stop your campaign of hate and give gun-owners some hope. 💔

Thank you! A new government elected in October will offer real solutions for all Canadians! That is what true governments do! Not corrupt ones!

That is a piss poor showing for the largest city in the country.

It was a cozy little group in Toronto slandering law abiding Canadians and ignoring real crime

“I WILL NOT USE my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;” -Hippocratic Oath for Dr’s

Things anti gun lobby doctors won’t talk about: Crime Violence Gangs Knives Root causes At risk youth Economic disparity Terrorism Existing laws Extremism Things they will: gun bans

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