Justin Trudeau Gun Ban

• Trudeau unveils details of ‘assault-style’ gun buyback program, municipal gun ban

  While 'assault rifle' is not a legal classification in Canada, the term has been used by the government in trying to characterize the types of guns banned under expanded rules.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
  
• ‘Assault weapon’ ban might be popular, but that’s no guarantee it will accomplish much

  The 'assault weapon' ban is probably a political winner for the federal Liberals, but good politics doesn’t automatically equate to good policy, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  May 2, 2020
  
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• ‘Enough is enough’: Feds unveil ban on 1,500 ‘assault-style’ firearms

  There will be a two-year amnesty period and an eventual buyback program.

  Canada

  May 1, 2020
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• Trudeau says assault-style firearm ban coming in days, offers few details

  The term is commonly used to refer to automatic or semi-automatic firearms.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020