Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in

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Gun violence in Canada has surged nearly 90% over the decade, driven largely by illegal firearms smuggled from the United States. Canadian authorities are calling for enhanced border controls to combat the influx of weapons contributing to increased crime.

Over the last decade, gun murders have jumped by nearly 90 percent in Canada. This increase is fuelled by a never-ending stream of illegal weapons acquired across the border in the United States. According to data from the Toronto Police, 88 percent of the guns seized in crimes last year originated in the US. Canadian police and elected officials are demanding tighter controls at border crossings. FRANCE 24's Francois Rihouay, Joanne Profeta report, with Fraser Jackson.