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Next phase of Ottawa’s gun buyback program to begin in Nova ScotiaThe federal government says it will begin a buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners with a pilot project in Nova Scotia.CanadaSep 23, 2025
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Montreal mayor backs Polytechnique survivors’ call for complete assault weapon banPolySeSouvient estimates about 450 firearms need to be added to the list of banned weapons and it is urging the government to complete the task before the next federal election.CanadaNov 19, 2024
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Still no date for Canada’s retail gun buyback as amnesty deadline nearsCSAAA president Wes Winkel says his organization has had monthly meetings with public safety officials he believes underestimated the complexity of a gun buyback.CanadaSep 15, 2023
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Polytechnique shooting survivor objects to firearm coalition’s ‘disrespectful’ sales promotionThe Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' online shop recently offered 10 per cent off clothing, mugs and other items to customers who used 'POLY' as a promo code.CanadaDec 2, 2022
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Liberals, Tories quarrel over scope of proposed assault-style firearm definitionConservative MPs continued to insist Thursday the federal move would outlaw large numbers of ordinary hunting rifles and shotguns.PoliticsNov 24, 2022
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Gun control advocates to sound out parties on handgun ban, buybacks ahead of Quebec electionThe Quebec parties are being asked if they would support using funding from Ottawa, announced during the last federal election campaign, to impose a handgun ban in the province.PoliticsAug 31, 2022
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Criminal Code must be amended in assault-style firearms ban, advocates say. Why?Ottawa has floated the idea of legislation that would create an evergreen framework for classification of firearms to ensure federal intentions on banned guns are respected.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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Liberals will ensure gun control remains a priority: Survivors of Quebec mass school shootings'The Liberal Party is the only party that can strengthen our gun laws today,' said PolySeSouvient coordinator Heidi Rathjen.PoliticsSep 9, 2021
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Fed’s proposed gun-control rules endanger public safety, group saysPolySeSouvient says planned regulations to flesh out federal legislation do not go far enough to keep guns out of the wrong hands.PoliticsAug 8, 2021
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Gun-control advocates want Quebec to tighten rules around reference checks for firearm permitsAs the third anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting approaches, gun control advocates are urging the province to tighten rules around reference checks for those seeking gun permits.CanadaJan 1, 2020
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