Last updated:  20 October 1995

The following is a summary of responses received from various senators.

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These are the attitudes that the senators displayed.  BTW, I carefully
checked the spelling of the names, so you should be able to use this as
a reference.

John Lynch-Staunton: Will not take position until after hearings.

Mabel M. DeWare: Has concerns about certain aspects, especially
   regarding the section on gun registration. Will listen closely, will
   be able to recommend changes if and where they are required.
   Encourages writing to all senators.

Gerald Comeau: Appreciates that concerned Canadians take the time to
   express opinions and suggestions.

John G. Bryden: Read letter very carefully. Will consider views.

Sharon Carstairs: In favour of gun legislation. Believes it will result
   in safer homes and streets.  Included her speech in the senate and
   "Facts about the Firearms Bill" (little red book).

Marjory LeBreton: Points out that members of the PC Senate Caucus have
   widely different opinions.  Intends to support C-68 although
   questioning the cost and whether money could be better spent on
   increased border security.  Does not agree that registration will
   lead to confiscation.  Is encouraged by virtual unanimity regarding
   sections dealing with crime.  Will closely follow testimonies.
   Would welcome further comments.  Included statement by Sen.
   Lynch-Staunton (thorough study ASAP) and speech by Sen. Ghitter
   (thorough study, against C-68, no rush).  Also beginning of speech by
   Sen. Paul Lucier (will not support or vote in favour of C-68 as it
   is presently written).

Len Gustafson: Wants Senate committee to travel to provinces and hear
   from their Justice Ministers.  Wonders what the point is if provinces
   don't co-operate.  Wants C-68 split.  Supports criminal part.  Opposed
   to registration and will therefore vote against C-68. Encourages
   writing to all Senators.  Included list of all Senators.

Willie Adams: Views will be taken into consideration.

Gildas L. Molgat: Posessing a gun is not a right.  Wants to maintain
   different society than in the US.  Gun control is part of that
   difference.  Registration will not lead to confiscation.  Wants to
   reduce the illegal use of firearms and guarantee a safer place for
   all Canadians. Commends Minister Rock.  Included press release of
   Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and Canadian Police
   Association, and ``Fact Sheet "Amendments to Firearms Act"''.

Terry Stratton: Appreciates taking time to share views. Public safety is
   important. Supports enhanced crime control, increasing sentences for
   using firearms when committing a crime, supports control of the
   possession of firearms by those who have been convicted of an
   indictable offence. Intends to follow debate very closely, will keep
   views in mind.

David Tkachuk: We should support legislation that will reduce crime and
   that will be cost effective. Agrees with parts of C-68. Will follow
   debate closely. At this time, plans to vote against C-68 because of
   registration and police powers to search and seize.

Lorna Milne: Is, along with the majority of Canadians, strongly in
   favour of this gun control bill. Carrying guns is not and never has
   been a "right" in Canada, unlike the US, where the right of a
   militia to bear arms has degenerated into a vast and fearsome
   proliferation of weapons. Unfortunately, guns, theft, and death
   respect neither sex nor size.

Norman K. Atkins: Hopes that amendments will change C-68 from gun
   control to crime control legislation.