A gun control bill has passed in parliament, almost a year after its introduction.

It puts restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and attempts to curb homemade ghost guns.

It also includes a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once the bill comes into force.

Bill C-21 passed 207 – 113 with the support of Liberal, NDP, Bloc Quebecois and Green members of Parliament.

The Conservatives oppose the legislation, saying it penalizes law-abiding firearm owners.

Objections from the Tories and some gun owners sidelined the bill for weeks.