Dawson College shooting 20th anniversary

Overview

The Dawson College community in Montreal gathered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 13, 2006, shooting, which killed 18-year-old Anastasia De Sousa and injured 19 others. Survivors, family members, alumni, and first responders met at the college’s Peace Garden to reflect on the tragedy and the resilience of those affected.

The commemoration also served as a platform for advocacy. The group Dawson Families for Gun Control issued an open letter to the federal government, urging the completion of firearms measures such as the ban on assault-style firearms and closing loopholes regarding large-capacity magazines. Survivors noted that while progress like the federal handgun freeze has occurred, significant gaps remain, specifically regarding the amnesty period in the federal buyback program and oversight of sport shooter exemptions.

Entities

Dawson College · Montreal · Anastasia De Sousa · Dawson College · Meaghan Hennegan

Timeline

1 day ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Dawson College community marks 20 years since shooting
The Montreal community gathered at Dawson College to mark 20 years since a shooting that killed Anastasia De Sousa and injured 19 others, with survivors reflecting on resilience and gun-control advocacy.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Dawson College community marks 20 years since fatal shooting
Survivors and families of the 2006 Dawson College shooting in Montreal are marking the 20th anniversary by urging the Canadian government to strengthen gun control laws and close remaining firearms loopholes.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · dailyguardian.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · globalnews.ca · kitchener.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca