PODCAST: Registry in the crosshairs

Kory Teneycke, a Conservative commentator, in his downtown Ottawa office. He says the long-gun registry is ineffective and that Canadians don't want it.

 Dr. Alok Mukherjee, chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, says the registry is a necessary tool that protects Canadians, most of whom support the registry.

Bill C-391, which would scrap the registry of rifles, shotguns and other long guns, has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Critics of the registry say it’s too expensive, too invasive, and not effective at reducing crime. Its supporters counter that it makes Canada safer and when it comes to cost, we just need to bite the bullet.

Capital News Online explores both sides of the debate with guests Kory Teneycke and Dr. Alok Mukherjee. 

Teneycke is a Conservative commentator and former director of communication for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He is in favour of the bill.

Mukherjee was appointed as chair of the Toronto Police Services Board in 2005 by Toronto City Council. He wants the government to keep the long-gun registry.