Overview

• David Eby, leader of the NDP, promises to equip police with tools to combat illegal guns and protect communities in B.C.
• Eby reaffirms support for federal laws on handgun and semi-automatic weapon seizures to curb criminal activities.
• The NDP plans to continue backing anti-gang initiatives, including the Integrated Gang Homicide Team, to address gang-related violence.
• Eby criticizes B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad's stance on non-enforcement of federal gun laws, arguing it would decrease public safety.
• Statistics indicate that domestic homicides constitute 15% of all murders in British Columbia, highlighting the need for stringent gun control.