Toronto in contact with U.S. officials on strengthening gun control: Chow

Toronto in contact with U.S. officials on strengthening gun control: Chow

July 13, 2026 12:58 pm EST.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she has been in contact with U.S. officials on strengthening gun control following multiple shootings in the city over the span of a weekend.

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