Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer COPY: Management Team Media FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: August 29, 2018 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 Nil. SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Mitzie Hunter, MPP, Scarborough-Guildwood, dated August 14, 2018, B1 regarding Bill 30: An Act to amend the Ammunition Regulation Act, 1994 with respect to the sale of handgun ammunition. Resolution from Carla Hope, Administrative Assistant, Township of Selwyn, dated August 15, B2 2018, regarding Provincial Agricultural Systems Mapping. Correspondence from Andrew Brander, Ministers Office and Gary Wheeler, Communications B3 Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, dated August 22, 2018, regarding Ontario Helping Protect the Muskoka Watershed. Correspondence from John Challis and Kathy Dermott, Media Coordinators, Simcoe Muskoka B4 District Health Unit, dated August 22, 2018, regarding blue-green algae confirmed in the Boyd Bay area of Lake Muskoka. Correspondence from Charles Garner, Medical Officer of Health, Simcoe Muskoka District B5 Health Unit, dated August 22, 2018, regarding a public notice to inform residents and visitors of a blue-green algae bloom in Boyd Bay / Indianhead Harbour area of Lake Muskoka Page 1. For immediate release August 14, 2018 Enough is Enough: Gun Violence Must End Allowing Municipalities to Ban the Sale of Ammunition QUEENS PARK- Last month, the City of Toronto passed a motion calling on the Federal government to ban the sale of handguns within the City and the province to ban the sale of hand gun ammunition in Toronto. This comes shortly after another shooting occurred in the city, costing the lives of two young women. Today, Mitzie Hunter, MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood is introducing a Private Members Bill calling on the provincial government to allow municipalities to ban the sale of ammunition within their boundaries. This bill, if passed, allows the provincial government to do its part to stop the violence in our communities. Joined by Nathalie Des Rosiesr, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, MPP Hunter spoke on behalf of Scarborough residents she met with Monday expressing growing concerns in the community surrounding gun violence. This year alone, Toronto has registered 228 shootings and 29 gun deaths, up from 205 shootings and 17 gun homicides this time last year. The Ontario Liberal Caucus is committed to working with all parties in the Legislature to secure speedy passage of the bill and permit the end of the sale of hand gun ammunition in Toronto. A multi-faceted approach to tackling gun violence is needed. One that works together with all levels of government - federal, provincial and municipal, local police authorities, communities and invests in support for children and youth. - 30 - Quotes "The time to act is now. We cannot stand by and watch another family lose a life to gun violence. Recent incidents of gun violence in our city is deeply disturbing and should be an issue where we all stand united to take action. That's why I am introducing a Bill allowing municipalities to ban the sale of ammunition within their boundaries. There is more to do, but if the Bill should pass, this is one step that can help make our streets safer." Mitzie Hunter, MPP for Scarborough-Gui/dwood "Giving the power to municipalities to ban the sale of ammunition allows them to tailor their policies to the needs of their community. Banning sale of ammunition is one of the many steps that can be taken to reduce gun violence. Making it more difficult for gang members to purchase ammunition to load their weapons will help save lives. It also reduces the possibility of suicides by firearms. This initiative is truly in the public interest. " Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP for Ottawa Vanier "The banning of hand gun ammunitions in our city is an important step toward reducing gun violence. By limiting access to the lethal hardware that injures and takes lives, we can make our cities safer for everyone. This is a straightforward and timely bill that contributes to a comprehensive approach to gun violence. I call on all members of the house to pass this bill at the earliest opportunity." Neil Price, is Associate Dean, School of Social and Community Services at Humber College and author of the Community Assessment of Police Practices report on carding "ZGVM throws full support behind any legislative initiative to address the gun violence crisis that is destroying the fabric of our City. Communities and families are paying a severe price in so many ways as many are losing their lives. The gun violence crisis is not being addressed with a comprehensive pro-active strategy and this must change. MPP Mitzie Hunter's private member's bill to to restrict the purchase and sale of gun ammunition in Ontario is a bold initiative to help address the gun violence crisis. Passing of this bill has to be part of an overall and comprehensive anti-gun violence strategy that also addresses the socio-economic conditions which allows gun violence to become an option for so many. All levels of government have a leadership role to ensure the safety of all citizens from gun violence, not only in Toronto - but across Ontario and Canada. The municipal government, if given the proper authority by the provincial government and directed by the passing of this bill - can help to reduce gun violence by restricting the purchase and sale of gun ammunition to those legislated for these transactions." Louis March, is the founder of Zero Gun Violence Legislative Assemblee Assembly legislative of Ontario de l'Ontario 1ST SESSION, 42ND LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO 67 ELIZABETH II, 2018 Bill 30 An Act to amend the Ammunition Regulation Act, 1994 with respect to the sale of handgun ammunition MsM. Hunter Private Member's Bill 1st Reading August 14, 2018 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill amends the Ammunition Regulation Act, 1994. It allows municipalities to pass a by-law opting in to a prohibition on the sale or provision of handgun ammunition within the municipality's territorial boundaries. Bill 30 2018 An Act to amend the Ammunition Regulation Act, 1994 with respect to the sale of handgun ammunition Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows: 1 Section 1 of the A1111111111ition Regulation Act, 1994 is amended by adding the following definitions: "handgun" has the same meaning as in subsection 84 (1) of the Criminal Code (Canada); ("arme de poing") "handgun ammunition" means ammunition that is capable of being discharged from a handgun. ("munitions pour annes de poing") 2 The Act is amended by adding the following section: Optional restriction re sale of handgun ammunition Opt-in 3.1 (1) The council of a municipality may, by by-law, opt to have this section apply within the municipality's territorial boundaries. Restriction (2) No person shall sell or provide handgun ammunition to any person within the telTitorial boundaries described in subsection ( 1). Online sales (3) For greater certainty, subsection (2) applies if the ammunition is sold online and delivered to a person within the te1Titorial boundaries described in subsection (1). Offence (4) A person who contravenes subsection (2) is guilty ofan offence and on conviction is liable, (a) for a first offence, to a fine of not more than $50,000; (b) for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine of not more than $75,000. 3 (1) Section 5 of the Act is amended by adding the following clause: ( c) subject to subsection (2), exempting any person or class of persons from the application of section 3 .1 and specifying conditions or restrictions for the exemption. (2) Section 5 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsection: Minister's report (2) Before making a regulation under clause (1) (c), the Minister must prepare a report detailing the reasons for making the proposed regulation and, (a) lay the report before the Assembly, if the Assembly is in session; or (b) deposit the report with the Clerk of the Assembly, if the Assembly is not in session. Commencement 4 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent. Short title 5 The short title of this Act is the Fighting Back Against Handguns Act (Handgun Ammunition Sales), 2018. Legislative Assemblee Assembly legislative of Ontario de I'Ontario I re SESSION, 42• LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO 67 ELIZABETH II, 2018 Projet de loi 30 Loi modifiant la Loi de 1994 sur la reglementation des munitions en ce qui concerne la vente de munitions pour armes de poing Mme M. Hunter Projet de loi de depute 1r e lecture 14aofit2018 2e lecture 3e lecture Sanction royale NOTE EXPLICATIVE Le projet de Loi modifie la Loi de 1994 sur la regle111e11tatio11 des 1111111itio11s. 11 permet aux municipalites d'adopter un reglement municipal optant pour !'interdiction de la vente ou de la foumiture de munitions pour armes de poing dans leurs limites territoriales. Projet de loi 30 2018 Loi modifiant la Loi de 1994 sur la reglementation des munitions en ce qui concerne la vente de munitions pour armes de poing Sa Majeste, sur l'avis et avec le consentement de l'Assemblee legislative de la province de !'Ontario, edicte: 1 L'article 1 de Ia Loi de 1994 s11r la reg/e111e11tatio11 des 1111111itio11s est modifie par adjonction des definitions suivantes : «arme de poing» S'entend au sens du paragraphe 84 (I) du Code criminel (Canada). («handgun») «munitions pour armes de poing» Munitions pouvant etre dechargees au moyen d'une anne de poing.