Firearms regulation in Canada

Government of Canada delivers on plan to build safer communities and reduce firearms violence

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.
  • The proposed regulations will be posted in Canada Gazette, Part I on June 26, 2021 for a 30-day public consultation period.
  • Canadian firearms owners are among the most safety conscious in the world and Canada has a strong, common-sense firearms regime in place.
  • Neither the Canadian Firearms Program nor the Government of Canada would hold information on the firearm transferred.

Prime Minister announces ban on assault-style firearms

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms.

Key Points: 
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms.
  • By the end of the amnesty period, all firearms owners must comply with the ban.
  • "Prohibiting these firearms immediately freezes the market in Canada for the most prevalent assault-style firearms that are not suitable for hunting or sports shooting purposes.
  • Firearms owners must keep their firearms securely stored in accordance with the storage requirements until more information on the buy-back program is available.