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[–] SamuelRJankis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The article doesn't really mention how they'd keep the redirection of the arms once received the the initial nations. Seems like some sort of honor system unless they want to cut off the future sales.

The Bloc Québécois expressed reservations as well. Bloc MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe said the bill is well intentioned but too broad...

He also said the U.S. may simply choose not to play ball.

"The idea that the United States would start asking for Canada's approval to ship small arms and light weapons is wishful thinking," he said.