This is an election issue for me. We have some of the most responsible gun laws in the world. Legal owners, such as myself, have gone through proper safety training and have to maintain our licenses in good standing. Focus your laws on the gangsters smuggling illegal guns from down south that are doing the real damage.

The amount of BS that comes out of Mendocino's mouth is astounding

As an American, I don’t have any right to tell Canadians how they should run their country, but keep in mind they never give back what they take.

I joined the CCFR last week. I encourage all Canadian firearm owners to do the same. This Government overreach is insane. Licensed firearm owners are not the problem in Canada. Urban gang related gun crime with illegal weapons account for the vast majority of gun related deaths. I'd ask the Liberals to show us the data on how many gun related deaths were committed by licensed, registered firearm owners, versus "gang bangers".

They are NOT consulting with Canadians! I'm a rural farmer, every .22 and shotgun I own (3) is on that list. None are for "Assaulting"

My vote is going to the first party to get rid of C-21

Notice how he says they're going after the TYPES of guns used, not the criminals themselves

This entire bill needs to be scrapped and these people need to get back to work tackling real issues. I can't believe they are willing to alienate 2.5 million people to appease uneducated voters in a few urban ridings. This divisive behaviour is sickening and will cost them the next election . Also, where are the billions coming from to pay for all of this!!?? What a colossal waste all around.

Marco, ban knives and white rental Van's.

These politicians just can't stop lying.

"We won't ban commonly used hunting rifles" - moves to ban the most common rifle SKS

That smirk is the sign of a liar.

This bill is going to hurt the Liberals big time.

Marco is such a liar. Police asked for the emergency act.

The guns that Treadue states "the guns that shoots the most amount of people in the least amount time" these guns are already banned and/ or restricted in Canada!

The SKS was originally designed as a battlefield rifle but was quickly proven inadequate for combat use and was instantly replaced once the ak47 was created. Instead of destroying millions of rifles they were sold as a cheap hunting rifle. Also, it is sold with a magazine that is pinned to five rounds just like every other hunting rifle in Canada.

Of course it’s getting pushback; it’s government overreach, and targeting law abiding, LICENSED firearms owners. These laws will do jack 💩to tackle crime, and everyone knows it. Do criminals obey firearms laws? Yes or no? 🤔🤔🤔

he keeps saying they're listening to these people and those people but there not listening to the Canadian people.

I don't know why anyone bothers to ask a JT Liberal a question - they either dodge the question, or outright lie. Period.

"It can't be disputed that the SKS was designed for a battlefield" My man, MUZZLE LOADING BLACK POWDER RIFLES were designed for a battlefield, hell, SMOOTHED ROCKS were designed for use in a battlefield at one point.

A flintlock rifle was a gun used in the battlefield. Punish the criminal element and not the gun.

Justin: we aren't banning hunting rifles! Pierre: *quotes Justin's own bill to him proving that's a lie* Justin: we aren't banning hunting rifles! Mind boggling anyone can still vote for that man

Congratulations, all Canadians! You are getting closer to life in China!

This government needs to be voted out ASAP

I like how Marco respects hunters but not sport/Olympic shooters. I guess we can just “F” off. You won’t be taking my rights and freedoms away I promise you that.

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. It's like they believe that criminals give an actual fk about laws!

It’s not the firearm that commits the crime, it’s the person behind the firearm that commits the crime.

I appreciate you speaking up for hunters and against this bill that is targeted at hunters and sport shooters, who, I'd like to remind you, get an ongoing criminal record check EVERY SINGLE DAY as a condition of their PAL. Furthermore, Semi-auto hunting rifles have a legitimate place in use in our country. These amendments are proposing to ban basically all semi-auto hunting rifles. While claiming they have no legitimate use. I would not be alive if not for one. A while back I had a grizzly encounter some 150-200km from a paved road while hiking and scouting for the fall season. I had stopped on a sandbar along a river. A beaver slapped its tail in the river, and a Grizzly heard that and came looking for its dinner, and found me. It was some 40' away upstream on the bank, and I was on a sand bar with a little stream between us and the river at my back. I yelled and made noise to try to dissuade it from approaching me and scare it off, letting it know it was a person there and not the beaver it was looking for. It came closer to me, to the point where it was some 20' from me, across the little stream up on the river bank some 6' up the bank. If it was going to bluff charge me, I'd be stuck on a small sandbar with it. It was snarling and huffing at me from the river bank and its high ground. It was so close that had I shot it- it would likely still have gotten me before it died. Had I a bolt action, I would not have a hope in hell of being able to get a second shot off. Having a semi-auto, and it not being dissuaded from my yelling... I discharged a shot into the bank and that scared it off. If I hadn't had a semi, I could not have risked discharging a warning shot, would have had to dispatch the Grizzly, and would have likely died with him due to the close proximity. So yes- Semi-auto rifles save lives. They have a legitimate purpose in hunting and defense against wildlife. And allow for humane follow-up if needed. And I'm here because I decided to carry one instead of another firearm. And during hunting season, it’s not uncommon for a bear, grizzly or otherwise, to move towards the sound of a gunshot as they are conditioned that it means there are likely the remains of processed game in the area. So having something quicker while dressing an animal is highly recommended. But hunting aside. And to the original focus of C-21 that you were alluding: Just how will taking property away from people who get DAILY criminal record checks reduce the gang violence and smuggled American handguns in our cities?

I am proud of cbc for covering this AND turning the comments on!

There is no place in Canada for treason.

Law enforcement has testified, and broadly do not agree this will help the issues around gun violence.

The worst recent mass killing in Toronto was done with a van. Guess we'll be walking soon in the name of public safety

The hunting rifles and shotguns on this list, are already limited to 5 rounds. A shotgun with a 5 round tubular magazine is not a "weapon of war" and does not belong on a list of banned weapons, which strangely also includes the Javelin anti-tank missile... even though there is no legitimate way to legally own a Javelin missile.

Why is a Mauser Sporter on this ban list along with Ruger #1 single shot rifle? Both of these are commonly used for deer hunting by licensed owners. Licenced owners whom often have a single deer tag to fill to get thier winter meat. Just 2 examples of over reach.

Mendocino doesn’t sound like he’s capable having reasonable debate on firearms in this interview

I love that the SKS has found itself at the centre of this. Good solid working man's rifle.

Wow. Did CBC just ask real questions… bravo.

Statistic - Licensed gun owners in Canada are 1/2 as likely to commit a violent crime as the average non-licensed Canadian. Leave law-abiding citizens alone and focus on criminals.

Listened to every word Marco said not a word about clamping down at boarders

Funny the ar-15 variants have never been used in a crime in canada ever.

As far as I am aware, most of the gun violence involves trafficked guns aka not legally owned guns. So how does changing which guns can be legally owned, help reduce gun violence?

I witnessed Mendicino's legendary ability to lie continuously. I admire his lack of conscience.

"If you don't trust the people you make them untrustworthy" - Tao Te Ching

Wow! CBC actually putting the heat on the Minister. Finally!!

So let me get this straight... We have a list of hunting and sports rifles on a proposed banned list... The only people who have these guns are licensed, vetted gun owners. Therefore, does that mean that all licensed, vetted gun owners are gang members shooting up the town like the cartoon character Yosemite Sam? They talk about taking guns off the street, yet they ban guns that are locked away in a safe or vault. Just because a certain gun was used in a gun crime doesn't mean banning it solves the issue of it happening again. As if any criminal is going to hand in a banned gun if the government bans it 😆 🤣 If the government wants to make an impact on gun violence, then spend the billions needed to buy back hunting rifles, shotguns etc from licensed individuals and put it towards container scanners at border crossing to stem illegal guns from crossing into Canada. Currently 1 container in 100 is checked. And just to finish. I'm not a gun owner nor licensed to have one. Not interested in guns one way or another. It's just obvious to see that this is a political move to gain votes from Canadians who are either misinformed or lack the knowledge as a whole.

Congratulations CBC you did some actual journalism and I'm proud of you. Mendocino is clearly acting off of emotion.

Finally some balanced reporting from the CBC. Well done putting Mendocino on the hot seat. He hasn’t got a clue what Canadians want.

I can't handle listening to the government trying to justify themselves on this issue, it's all so dishonest and ideological.

By the way you can still own a gun in Canada even though you don't hunt. There are sportsmen and collectors who are exercising our liberties in a legal and responsible way. All these people should be taken into account when discussing this issue. We are not criminals!

Raquel very informed and professional

It was pretty sneaky to add onto the Bill at the last minute.

It is unbelievable how they can all just lie through their teeth to all Canadians and have a clear conscience, quite disgusting

" not to go after law abiding citizens " he says.....its actually the only people your going after....and none of my fire arms are weapons.....simply fire arms

After perusing the banned firearms list noticed the Browning Bar on it. The Browning is semi-automatic with a hinged floor plate allowing only a company-built 4-shot detachable magazine to fit the floor plate. If there's a gunsmith who can turn it into a 30 shot magazine and still close the hinged floor plate to allow it to fire, then he can make a weapon out of an empty beer can too. Or a banana even.

To me isnt this a huge industry and job losses as a major issue also?

The government shouldn’t be telling you what you can own. Even if you have all the paperwork done, background check done and you can't still get something you want, you’re not free. Fight for the freedom!

Sounds like someone has really changed there tune now that they are seeing how many Canadian citizens don’t support this bill.

Hold on. An axe has been used in war and has been used with lethal force against people. Are they going after them next?

Q: "uhh sir, you said your bill would not go after hunting rifles and shotguns, so why does it have hunting rifles and shotguns on the list?" A: "So that's a really great question and all that, but did you know that it's the anniversary of (insert tragic shooting here) tomorrow? Yea, we should all take a moment and feel bad about that happening, so that I can appeal to your emotions instead of answerin- errrr I mean so that we can understand why your guns are being taken away and why we're making this bill, it's a response to tragic, violent acts (not committed by you and that you had nothing to do with) that we have to put a stop to at any cost, see, you are being punished for the actions of others, you should understand that and be grateful!" truly fantastic stuff, makes a lot of sense government, very logical spokesman there.

The sks doesn’t even meet their definition of an “assault rifle”.

I have only one question: How can I trust a government that keeps telling me the legal firearms I spend my hard earned money on legally now are illegal next year? I can't keep up with their change because they change their mind faster than I turn my book pages. On top of that, they can still be so cheeky telling me I can still buy those firearms that are currently not banned, with no compensation. It can't go on like this. I have family to feed during inflation and my money doesn't just fall from the sky. I lose my money by following the law!!! I don't need a government robbing my money 'legally'. This government is worse than criminals because when criminals rob my property, at least I have option to defend myself or use insurance. Is this what I pay tax for? Attacking myself? Give me a break! I need a government that can at least keep promises. I want my tax back please. A normal government shouldn't act like this.

Just Imagine if they spent that much time and effort, plus money going after actual criminals!

its not about hunters farmers and sports shooters ...it's about personal property

You need a semi auto .308 for max safety if a bear or moose surprise charge at you. I hope people talk about defence in these scenarios.

The list of rifles being banned absolutely include hunting rifles, bolt guns, single shot bolt action rifles, shot guns, some semiautomatic rifles that people use for hunting. The list is published. The lier keeps repeating the bill would not include hunting rifles.

This guy mendicino doesn't no the difference between a bb gun and a bazooka.

Benelli Super Black Eagle (very popular shotgun for hunting) Ruger no 1 (single shot hunting rifle) Weatherby mark v ( fancy bolt action hunting rifle) All on you're list

CBC reporting actual news I’m shocked but happy

Thank you CBC for actually covering this. Better late than never.

Sounds like assault rifles designed for warfare are being eliminated. I suppose this would also include any bolt action, falling block, lever action, muzzleloaders, etc..rifles which have evolved from military applications. This bill is crap.

15:58 Hunters and people who lost loved ones expect you to get the smuggled and illegal guns off the streets.

You don't end gun violence by taking guns away, just like you don't end speeding by abolishing cars.

Order in council should not be legal.

I'm so thankful to be an American! Our second amendment protects the rest.

"And now for some clarity on the issue, we have Marco Mendocino..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The entire bill need to be scrapped and a bill similar to the US's first amendment put through.

A friend had his guns stolen during an afternoon breaking at his house. Multiple pistols and rifles were stolen. The RCMP were following a trail where the gun cabinet was dragged by thieves on a toboggan. The RCMP quit following the toboggan tracks when the clock hit 6:00 pm as there 12hour shift was over. They simply went home. They started on the trail again 12 hours later. Go figure. This is how much they cared about these stolen guns and ammunition. Absolutely disgraceful.

This government is really scaring me

These people are disgusting. Bring up a massacre and not talk about a ground hog gun

.22lr with 10rnd mags are on the list. Bottles, cans, paper targets, and big city progressives feel safer.

It’s amazing they can’t define a woman but are experts on firearms.

A reasonable line is between full auto and semi-auto. Ask the military if they think a semi-auto would be sufficient to use in any military assault-extremely doubtful.

I didn't like the smirk at 10:08 either, it's a one-sided conversation for him, and to say that "these guns shouldn't be used in communities" is a poor choice of words. I am a fourth-generation hunter/target shooter and the weapons I own have been grandfathered to me. I understand that there are gun issues in some areas, but to remove all handguns and a large part of semiautomatic rifles is unacceptable to me. I own a semiautomatic hunting rifle we have had in our family for decades, it was never designed for war, it's a hunting rifle and I'm more then sure it's going to make there prohibited weapon's list.

this marco mendicino should be in jail

Even restricted guns (handguns and "assault rifles") are TRACKED VIA SERIAL NUMBERS. If you want it one, you need a LICENSE. You CAN ONLY GO TO THE RANGE ONLY WITH THEIR PERMISSION. YOU HAVE TO GOT STEAIGHT THERE AND BACK. IN A LOCKED CASE (Unloaded and stored away from firearm to prevent easy acces). Tell me this isn't above and beyond reasonable.

The real threat to the public comes from people who disregard gun laws. Who smuggle in illegal handguns, people who choose to discharge firearms in cities. Not law abiding gun owners. So disappointing that some Canadians don't see this.

Good job Raquel

5:34. Dude. You're never "going to get clarity on this" from the Government. Nice try though.

My 300 win mag saw its most recent military use in Afghanistan.. it’s a Remington Bolt Action rifle used by hunters all over Canada. It that a weapon of war?

Promo code "Poly" did not stand for ecole polytechnique. It was in reference to polysesouvient (Anti Gun Group). The CCFR has come out with the following statement: "Concerning the discount code controversy: Our promocode was in no way a reference to the tragedy at Ecole Polytechnique. It was a two-week-old response to a Twitter account criticizing us for fundraising. Any suggestion to the contrary is blatantly false." The media has spun this one and politicians are utilizing it to their advantage.

Those shot guns were added on purpose knowing it would cause problems. So they will remove those added guns and make it only look like he is listening to canadians when they remove the few guns that were added for this purpose to make it look like he is listening but will still remove all semi autos.

Step by step to all outlawed. Then your vote.

What about hunting criminals, car jackers, home invaders, catalyic converter thieves and car thieves.

Do not forget to mention the Airsoft Ban that is included in Bill-21, I hope the provinces ignore this Liberal government "Gun Grab" - something Alberta is already mentioned that I cannot enforce this bill. Just going after legal gun owners again, for political gain.

Thank you CBC, first time in years I have made it more than one minute listening to one of your interviews. Normally I would not click on it like when Trudeau is about to lie - open his mouth.

Marco is cluess.

Tell the truth CBC !

Marko Mendocino should be the minister of disinformation,as we seen him misleading the public regularly 🙄

Just put criminals who use guns away for an extremely long time.

The only thing Justin has ever hunted is a deal for a new a new pair of socks.