Gary Anandasangaree: “In both the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal we were quite successful in defending our position.”

The sense of safety and security needs to be restored, and we will continue to be with Montrealers as well as all Canadians in this very difficult moment.

We’ve heard the voices of those who raised concerns, and I’ve spoken with several of them today, and I continue to speak to them throughout this process. I told them directly that we will amend this bill to address their concerns.

I am appalled by the brazen shooting and pledge Ottawa’s full support.

While you know we would have preferred to have the amnesty in place for October … we have to respect the Supreme Court and their ability as the final arbiter of Canadian law to weigh in, and that’s what we’re doing today.