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Justin Trudeau, the prime minister at the time, announced a ban on 1,500 types of assault-style weapons.
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Justin Trudeau the prime minister at the time announced a ban on 1500 types of assault-style weapons
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News Article
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{
    "event": "shooting",
    "person": "Justin Trudeau",
    "position": "prime minister"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/11/world/canada-shooting-tumbler-ridge

An 18-year-old, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people, including her mother and stepbrother, at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, before taking her own life. The shooting is one of the worst mass casualty events in Canadian history. Authorities are investigating the motive.

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Deadly Shooting in Canada
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/canada/canada-gun-reforms-shooting.html

A deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has brought renewed focus on Canada's gun control efforts. The government's national gun buyback program faces political and logistical hurdles. The article discusses the history of gun reform in Canada and the challenges it faces.

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