http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...le-killam.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4636102.stm
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/news-no...lam-04-eng.htm
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/a...ill-surrounded
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/201...otings-111217/
Police reported just over 437,000 violent incidents in 2010, about 7,200 fewer than in the previous year. Violent crimes accounted for just over 1 in 5 offences.
The violent Crime Severity Index declined 6% in 2010 to 88.9, the fourth consecutive annual decrease. Decreases were reported in every province except Newfoundland and Labrador, where police reported a 13% increase.
There were 554 homicides, 56 fewer than in 2009. The national rate of 1.62 homicides per 100,000 population in 2010 was the lowest since 1966. The 10% decline in the homicide rate from 2009 to 2010 followed a decade of relative stability.
Don't pretend like Canada is "safer" than the U.S. Crime can strike anywhere! Gun laws aren't the answer its mandantory sentencing for individuals who commit those crimes.