A Bill was introduced by Justice Minister Matt Wiebe that looks to regulate the purchase of long-bladed weapons.
this comes in the of instances of minors acquiring and attacking others with machetes in Winnipeg.
Bill 39, the Long-bladed Weapon Control Act, would seek to restrict the purchase of knives, machetes, and swords longer than 30 cm in several ways.
Bill 39 would prohibit the sale of long-bladed weapons to minors, and require purchasers to provide photo ID at the time of purchase.
Retailers would also be required to retain records, including purchaser information and transaction details, for a minimum of two years.
The Minister added the province plans to consult retail businesses, law enforcement, and Indigenous leadership to develop the regulations in the coming months.
