Canada Gun Laws

• RCMP investigating import of banned fully automatic guns 

  The RCMP has told owners to turn in fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
  
• Feds urged to draft firearm rules ahead of 1st National Day Against Gun Violence

  Gun control groups warned Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino in a letter that it could "cost lives" if the government allows the process to drag on for years.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
  
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• Liberals seek to fast-track gun control bill, sparking Conservative outcry

  A motion introduced in the House of Commons would limit debate time among MPs and ensure recent amendments to the gun-control bill are within the scope of the legislation.

  Politics

  May 8, 2023
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• Ottawa renews crackdown on gun and gang violence with $390M funding

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the federal government will be providing $390 million over five years to help stop gun crime and gun violence.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
• Revised assault-style firearm definition won’t cover existing models

  After several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino outlined the revamped federal approach Monday.

  Politics

  May 1, 2023
• Initial phase of firearms buyback program takes shape as Ottawa inks deal

  The federal government has signed a contract with the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association to help launch the first phase of the firearms buyback program.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
• As MPs rework gun control amendments, minister pledges to ‘getting this right’

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino spoke to the House of Commons public safety committee about the controversial amendments that were withdrawn amid broad criticism.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2023
• Gun control groups urge NDP to take stand, support ban on assault weapons

  Various groups pushing for stronger restrictions on guns urge the federal New Democrats to come out decisively in support of a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.

  Politics

  Apr 25, 2023
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• Lack of Indigenous consultation showed ‘incoherence’ of failed firearm amendment: leaders

  The Liberals withdrew assault-style firearm amendments to Bill C-21 last month following criticism that the wording would prohibit many commonly used hunting rifles and shotguns.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
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• Efforts to ban assault-style firearms mired in ‘disinformation,’ gun control group says

  A prominent voice for stricter gun control is poised to tell MPs the federal government's efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023