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Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in

Gun violence has increased significantly in Canada over the past decade, with a 90% rise in gun-related murders. The article attributes this surge to the influx of illegal firearms from the United States. Data from the Toronto Police indicates that 88% of guns recovered from crimes in the region were sourced from the U.S. Canadian authorities are calling for stricter measures at the border to address this issue.

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Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 14:01

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Over the last decade, gun murders have jumped by nearly 90 percent in Canada. This increase is fuelled by a never-ending stream of illegal weapons acquired across the border in the United States. According to data from the Toronto Police, 88 percent of the guns seized in crimes last year originated in the US. Canadian police and elected officials are demanding tighter controls at border crossings. FRANCE 24's Francois Rihouay, Joanne Profeta report, with Fraser Jackson.

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Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in

Gun violence has increased significantly in Canada over the past decade, with a 90% rise in gun-related murders. The article attributes this surge to the influx of illegal firearms from the United States. Data from the Toronto Police indicates that 88% of guns recovered from crimes in the region were sourced from the U.S. Canadian authorities are calling for stricter measures at the border to address this issue.

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