The Minister of Justice for the Parliament of Canada has made an announcement that the federal government will introduce legislation to regulate the use and ownership of firearms in Canada. If the government has a majority of seats in the House of Commons, the bill may be passed with two readings and then sent to the Senate.

House of Commons

The lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, comprising Members of Parliament who are elected to represent constituencies.

Senate

A legislative or governing body in various countries, often part of a bicameral system, tasked with making and passing laws.

Majority of Seats

The condition where more than half of the available positions or seats within a particular assembly, such as a parliament or council, are held or occupied by members of a specific party or group.