End of the line for the long-gun registry

The long gun registry will officially be history.

The Montreal Gazette reported late on Wednesday evening that the Governor General's signature is all that's needed to kill the long-gun registry and enforce Bill C-19.

The vote passed in Senate by a count of 50 to 27. This marked the last hurdle needed to end the registry.

While most Conservative Senators widely support Bill C-19, several Liberal Senators voted in favour of the bill. The Tory Senators applauded when the Liberal names were announced.

Bill C-19 will put an end to the long-gun registry, however, gun licences for individuals and the registry for prohibited firearms will remain in tact.

The Governor General's signature is expected on Thursday morning.

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