Ottawa, December 13th, 2011 - Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette welcomes the decision of the Quebec government to sue the Conservative government for wanting to destroy the gun registry`s data for ideological reasons that are contrary to public safety and the recommendations of law enforcement.
”The Quebec government has acted responsibly by wanting to protect its citizens and for standing up for the victims of violent crimes”, said Senator Hervieux-Payette.
Since its creation, the gun registry has been used daily by the police officers to insure their safety and that of all Canadians.
”The Conservative government wants to impose the culture of violence that is prevalent in the United States and results in almost 3 times as many gun deaths than in Canada”, continued the Senator.
”Unfortunately, the Prime Minister`s policy of scorched earth has forced Quebec to pursue legal action against Ottawa`s ideological decision. Open federalism has become a federalism of deceit”, said the Senator.
”I hope that other provinces and territories will join Quebec in saving the gun registry`s data, after all it belongs to Canadians”, concluded the Senator.
