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Ottawa - The federal government has announced changes to its controversial gun registry, just days before an expected election call. "Canadians have made it clear that they want a system of gun control that focuses on the criminal use of firearms," Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan said Thursday. "We believe that these changes will do that." The Liberals announced an end to fees for registering guns and transferring their ownership, though the change won't be retroactive. And contrary to some reports, it will still be a criminal offence not to register your gun. The package will also include stronger measures to help law enforcement agencies deal with gun crime and smuggling. Cobourg, Ont. - More than 3,000 police officers from across North America marched in sombre unison on Thursday to honour a colleague in Ontario killed in the line of duty. Flags flew at half-mast in the eastern Ontario town of Cobourg to mark the funeral of Const. Chris Garrett. He died early Saturday after he was stabbed while investigating a robbery report. Ottawa - The Green Party of Canada is heading into the federal election with expectations of electing its first members of Parliament here, leader Jim Harris said Thursday. "Not only will we win seats," he said at a news conference in Ottawa to release the party's platform, "we are in for some big surprises."
