Gun control: this is the Quebec “which makes it the most”, according to Couillard

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The prime minister Philippe Couillard and his counterpart from Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, met, Friday, and yesterday, nearly a dozen governors of american States to discuss, among other things free trade, on the occasion of the meeting of winter of the National Governors Association (NGA) in Washington, dc.

Marc-André Gagnon

Saturday 24 February 2018 15:57

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WASHINGTON | prime minister Philippe Couillard does not intend to raise, in Quebec, the debate on the control of firearms, which the american side, in full swing since the shooting that left 17 people dead in a school in Florida.

“I would say that Quebec is the canadian province with the most [on gun control],” said Mr. Couillard, when questioned on the subject that is on everyone’s lips in the United States, since the shooting occurred on the 13th of February last.

The prime minister, who spoke in the course of the last two days with nearly a dozen governors, u.s., Washington, has been able to see at what point it is a hot topic on the other side of the border.

“A great reflection “

“They [the governors of the States in the u.s.] are very, very marked and traumatised by the tragedy of Florida, told Mr. Couillard, at the end of his visit in the american capital. One feels that there is a great deal of reflection going on, and it is conducted by the youth of the country. “

Even if the entry into force, at the end of January, the registre québécois weapons has provoked criticism, especially from fans of hunting, Mr. Couillard remains convinced that it is a measure supported by the majority.

“Me, I live in the area, I’m a hunter, I have two hunting rifles, a-t-he stressed. This is not a problem to register, online, free, without chiseling, a firearm. It takes a few minutes. “

Question of balance

Despite the shootings that have taken place in Québec over the last few years, the liberal leader does not envisage additional measures concerning the control of firearms.

In recent days, the us president, Donald Trump has mentioned the possibility of offering a “small bonus” for teachers who want to be well-armed to better protect their students.

In Toronto, Ontario, the largest school board in the country has decided, last November, to withdraw the police school of their schools, because the students felt intimidated by this police presence.

“It is always necessary to maintain a balanced attitude, believes Mr. Couillard. We don’t want our schools to become places militarized or quasi-militarized. “

All in all, the prime minister said he was delighted to live in a country very peaceful, “which was not” this culture of possession of the firearm as a constitutional right “.

Still, “it is necessary to keep the guard high,” said Mr. Couillard, who keeps in mind the tragic events, such as those of the mosque of Sainte-Foy or Dawson city, to name a few.