Fighting back: farmers, hunters and firearms enthusiasts are turning the gun-control debate into trench warfare

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Justice Minister Allan Rock underestimated the opposition to his gun-control proposal. Gun lobbyists, farmers, hunters and other gun-control opponents have won broad political support. Although Rock retains the support of Prime Minister Jean Chretien, the legislation will not pass easily.

Political aspects, Firearms, Gun laws, Gun control, Rock, Allan

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Is a 'faint hope' too much?

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Many victims' rights groups want Section 745 of Canada's criminal code to be repealed. The law allows convicted murderers to apply for parole after serving 15 years of a life sentence. Supporters of the law say it gives prisoners an incentive to rehabilitate.

Canada, Cases, Social policy, Victims of crimes, Crime victims, Murderers, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Parole, Peters, James

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The cruelty of fate: a promising young Ontario skier suffers a fatal crash

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Thirteen year-old Wendy Buda had so much talent that she likely would have become an Olympian in the future. Tragically, Buda, a down-hill racer many considered the best in her age group, suffered a fatal crash into trees on Feb 16, 1992.

Skiers, Buda, Wendy

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