Trigger Warning: Canada's Gun Problem

08/07/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 46
Trigger Warning: Canada's Gun Problem

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Send us a textIs Canada really safer from gun violence—or just legally blind to the problem? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive deep into Canada’s hidden handgun crisis, the porous border with the U.S., and the legal implications of a groundbreaking class action lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson. Framed by the tragic 2018 Danforth shooting in Toronto, the conversation explores the dramatic rise in gun violence, the role of smart gun technology, and whether Canadian courts can hold American companies accountable. Gavin and Stephen take listeners on a tour through the complex landscape where crime, technology, public safety, and constitutional principles collide.Listen For:3:26 Do Gun Bans Actually Work7:11 Toronto Shootings The New Normal10:49 The Danforth Tragedy and Class Action Origins15:18 Smart Guns Could They Have Prevented This21:34 Should Car Makers Be Sued Like Gun Makers28:09 The Enforcement Problem with US Companies Price v Smith and Wesson CorporationOntario Court of Appeals 452 Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one clickContact UsGardiner Roberts website | Gavin email | Stephen email