Registry of Lobbyists
Version 1 of 1 (2006-05-10 to 2006-08-08) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
| Corporation: |
COALITION FOR GUN CONTROL
14 Somerset West, #2 Ottawa, ON K2P 0H4 Canada |
| Telephone number: | 613-612-2920 |
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | Andre Fortin, Consultant |
| Description of activities: | Founded in the wake of the Montreal massacre, the Coalition for Gun Control was formed to reduce gun death, injury and crime. The Coalition supports:Legislation which includes: ¿ possession permits which are periodically renewed for ALL gun owners ¿ a cost-effective system to register all guns ¿ a total ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines ¿ controls on the sale of ammunition ¿ tougher restrictions on handgunsIn addition it promotes:¿ strict safe storage requirements ¿ education countering the romance of guns and the myth of arming for self-protection ¿ a ban on replica firearms ¿ measures to reduce the illegal importation of guns ¿ effective implementation of the law ¿ deterrence and prevention in the justice systemThese measures are contained in Bill C-68, proclaimed on December 5, 1995.Currently the Coalition is focused on:¿ ensuring effective implementation of the legislation ¿ research and public education ¿ improving measures to combat smuggling and the illegal gun trade ¿ protecting the legislation from legal challenges and attacks by the gun lobby |
| Parent: | The corporation is not a subsidiary of any other parent corporations. |
| Coalition | The corporation is not a member of a coalition. |
| Subsidiary: | The corporation does not have any subsidiaries that could be affected by the outcome of the undertaking. |
| Other direct interests | The corporation's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking. |
| Was the corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | No |
| Name: | Andre Fortin |
| Position title: | Acting Executive Director |
| Public offices held: | Yes |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Justice Canada (JC), Members of the House of Commons, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Solicitor General Canada (SGC) | ||||||
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
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Grass-roots communication, Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | Justice and Law Enforcement | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | Discuss the issue of gun control with government and parliament officials | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | Discuss the issue of gun control with government and parliament officials | ||||||
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