New gun control legislation proposed by the federal government would likely take precedence over a private member's bill that aims to prevent Alberta municipalities from passing municipal gun bans, according to a constitutional law expert. Michaela Glasgo, the UCP MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat, introduced Bill 211 the Municipal Government (Firearms) Amendment Act on Dec. 8. The federal bill has just been introduced, but should it pass, Alberta would vigilantly defend its jurisdiction." In his statement, Madu said municipal gun bylaws would be be "futile" and easily ignored by criminals. Alberta bill could be signal to UCP baseAdams, from the University of Alberta, said Glasgo's bill may just be a signal to the UCP base.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2021 15:00 UTC