Canada has withdrawn proposed amendments to gun legislation that would have banned certain types of rifles and shotguns, the government said on Friday, after opponents alleged the prohibitions unfairly targeted farmers and hunters.
Trudeau enacted the handgun freeze in October under executive order, and in November, his government amended the package to ban certain rifles and shotguns that hold more than five rounds, among other changes.
They also drew opposition from the left-leaning New Democratic Party . Trudeau's Liberals have a minority in Parliament and they rely on the NDP to pass legislation.
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