Trudeau speaks ahead of 1st National Day Against Gun Violence: "this has got to stop"

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke in Toronto Thursday, as the federal government proclaimed a National Day Against Gun Violence to be held annually on the first Friday of June.

The prime minister appeared alongside public safety minister Marco Mendicino and Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. During the press conference, they discussed gun violence, the importance of preventing it, and the government's continued plans to combat and reduce it. The goal of the national day, for the government, is to raise awareness and foster a wider discussion about the causes and effects of gun violence.

It comes as the Senate reviews a government bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking, try to curb homemade ghost guns and ban assault-style firearms.

The Conservatives opposed the bill in the House of Commons, saying it penalizes law-abiding firearm owners instead of tackling gun crime.

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