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Caveat: I have no love for Rebel News, however in this case they are simply the bearer of actual footage:
Trudeau promises more gun control and goes on the attack against Scheer
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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday that gun owners had reported more than 52,000 firearms to the government with one week left to go in the program to provide compensation for banned guns.
That figure is well short of the 136,000 firearms for which the Liberal government set aside compensation money when the buyback for individual owners opened in January.
In a media statement issued Wednesday, PolySeSouvient said weak messaging about the program has failed to counter misinformation and disingenuous provincial manoeuvring.
Since May 2020, Ottawa has outlawed about 2,500 types of firearms, including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14, on the basis they belong only on the battlefield.
Prohibited firearms and devices must be disposed of or deactivated by the end of an amnesty period on Oct. 30, regardless of whether gun owners take part in the compensation program.
Owners have until Tuesday to declare interest in the buyback program.
Anandasangaree said earlier this week he was "cautiously optimistic" as the deadline approaches.
Conservative MPs and some firearm owners say the buyback is a wasteful exercise that targets law-abiding citizens.
Conservative public safety critic Frank Caputo said this week the Liberals should use the hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for compensation to go after criminals and their guns, and to hire new RCMP officers.
PolySeSouvient, which has long pushed for a comprehensive buyback program, said that while the gun lobby is celebrating the fact that a large number of gun owners have so far held back from registering with the program, "the fact remains that refusing to participate in the buyback does not exempt anyone from the law."
It only means gun owners who don't participate won't be financially compensated for firearms that will be illegal to possess after Oct. 30, the group noted.
Quebec supports the federal compensation program but a number of other provinces and territories — including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador — have snubbed the plan.
Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to the province's firearms law it says will help gun owners and businesses receive fair compensation for their property.
It says once the changes pass, Saskatchewan firearms owners and businesses will be able to apply for a certificate of exemption allowing them to continue to possess and store their lawfully owned — but now prohibited — firearms on behalf of the province.
Saskatchewan says these certificates will remain in place until firearms owners are fairly compensated by the federal government.
PolySeSouvient says such tactics may have led many gun owners to believe they will be exempted from the federal ban, contributing to low participation in Ottawa's compensation program.
"Minister Anandasangaree has not provided gun owners with a realistic perspective regarding the feasibility or constitutionality of such political and legal manoeuvrings," the group's statement said.
"He should, at the very least and immediately, promise that Ottawa will challenge any legal tactic that counters the federal government's authority to prohibit the private ownership of specific weapons."
The government's decision not to include the SKS rifle in the list of banned guns has contributed to the buyback's "poor results," PolySeSouvient says.
The SKS is commonly used in Indigenous communities to hunt for food. It also has been used in police killings and other high-profile shootings in recent years.
The Liberal government says it is carrying out a broad review of Canada's firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS.
PolySeSouvient and other gun control advocacy groups have called on Ottawa to immediately end new SKS sales while exempting models currently used by Indigenous hunters from prohibition.
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Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
OTTAWA — Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in a federal compensation program for banned firearms.Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday that gun owners had reported more than 52,000 firearms to the government with one week left to go in the program to provide compensation for banned guns.
That figure is well short of the 136,000 firearms for which the Liberal government set aside compensation money when the buyback for individual owners opened in January.
In a media statement issued Wednesday, PolySeSouvient said weak messaging about the program has failed to counter misinformation and disingenuous provincial manoeuvring.
Since May 2020, Ottawa has outlawed about 2,500 types of firearms, including the AR-15 and Ruger Mini-14, on the basis they belong only on the battlefield.
Prohibited firearms and devices must be disposed of or deactivated by the end of an amnesty period on Oct. 30, regardless of whether gun owners take part in the compensation program.
Owners have until Tuesday to declare interest in the buyback program.
Anandasangaree said earlier this week he was "cautiously optimistic" as the deadline approaches.
Conservative MPs and some firearm owners say the buyback is a wasteful exercise that targets law-abiding citizens.
Conservative public safety critic Frank Caputo said this week the Liberals should use the hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for compensation to go after criminals and their guns, and to hire new RCMP officers.
PolySeSouvient, which has long pushed for a comprehensive buyback program, said that while the gun lobby is celebrating the fact that a large number of gun owners have so far held back from registering with the program, "the fact remains that refusing to participate in the buyback does not exempt anyone from the law."
It only means gun owners who don't participate won't be financially compensated for firearms that will be illegal to possess after Oct. 30, the group noted.
Quebec supports the federal compensation program but a number of other provinces and territories — including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador — have snubbed the plan.
Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to the province's firearms law it says will help gun owners and businesses receive fair compensation for their property.
It says once the changes pass, Saskatchewan firearms owners and businesses will be able to apply for a certificate of exemption allowing them to continue to possess and store their lawfully owned — but now prohibited — firearms on behalf of the province.
Saskatchewan says these certificates will remain in place until firearms owners are fairly compensated by the federal government.
PolySeSouvient says such tactics may have led many gun owners to believe they will be exempted from the federal ban, contributing to low participation in Ottawa's compensation program.
"Minister Anandasangaree has not provided gun owners with a realistic perspective regarding the feasibility or constitutionality of such political and legal manoeuvrings," the group's statement said.
"He should, at the very least and immediately, promise that Ottawa will challenge any legal tactic that counters the federal government's authority to prohibit the private ownership of specific weapons."
The government's decision not to include the SKS rifle in the list of banned guns has contributed to the buyback's "poor results," PolySeSouvient says.
The SKS is commonly used in Indigenous communities to hunt for food. It also has been used in police killings and other high-profile shootings in recent years.
The Liberal government says it is carrying out a broad review of Canada's firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS.
PolySeSouvient and other gun control advocacy groups have called on Ottawa to immediately end new SKS sales while exempting models currently used by Indigenous hunters from prohibition.
Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
OTTAWA — Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in a federal compensation program for banned firearms.
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Gun grab deadline looms as majority of owners yet to register
With less than a week before a federal compensation deadline, tens of thousands of prohibited firearms remain unregistered under Ottawa’s controversial gun grab program, raising fresh questions about compliance and enforcement.Public Safety Minister "Gun Grab" Gary Anandasangaree says more than 166,000 so-called “assault-style” firearms fall under the program, which is expected to cost taxpayers roughly $742 million.
However, just over 51,000 of those firearms have been registered so far, with only days remaining before the March 31 cutoff.
“I want to just thank everyone who has already taken their civic duty seriously and enrolled in the program,” Anandasangaree said, urging remaining owners to come forward.
“This is a critical part of the work our government is doing.”
Blacklock's Reporter said according to figures tabled in the House of Commons, a total of 166,555 firearms are subject to the buyback, meaning fewer than one-third have been declared for compensation.
After the March 31 deadline, an amnesty period will remain in place until October 31. Once that expires, owners of prohibited firearms could face criminal charges if they fail to comply.
“This is a voluntary program, however compliance under the Act will not be voluntary as of October 31,” Anandasangaree said.
The minister also pointed to participation numbers, saying more than 26,000 individuals have signed up so far, accounting for over 51,000 firearms.
Still, those figures drew skepticism from reporters who noted the relatively low uptake compared to the estimated total.
Despite federal assurances, police agencies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Québec have signalled reluctance to take part in enforcing the program, creating uncertainty over how the rules will ultimately be applied.
“We expect every police service to abide by and uphold the law in Canada,” Anandasangaree said when pressed on the issue, adding that individual departments have made their own decisions.
Internal federal research suggests the program faces significant resistance among gun owners.
A Privy Council survey found 67% of affected firearm owners said they were “not likely” to participate, with that number rising to 71% in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The same research acknowledged a broader trust deficit, concluding the federal government is “unlikely to be the most trusted messenger” among firearms owners, increasing the risk of widespread non-compliance.
Survey results also showed 63% of Canadians polled said they distrust the federal government to maintain public safety.
When asked what would motivate them to surrender prohibited firearms, only 25% cited compliance with the law as a key factor.
With the deadline fast approaching, the gap between government expectations and actual participation continues to widen, setting up a potential enforcement challenge later this year.
Gun grab deadline looms as majority of owners yet to register
With less than a week before a federal compensation deadline, tens of thousands of prohibited firearms remain unregistered under Ottawa’s controversial gun grab program, raising fresh questions about compliance and enforcement.
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Breaking News: Today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, MLA Tyler Porter moved 'Motion No. 54 re: Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program carve-out,' paving the road for Canada's 3 northern territories to seek a 'carve-out' (exemption) from the federal government's gun confiscation regime.
Justice Minister Laura Lang told of failed meetings she had with Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree who has chosen to ignore her requests. She read a letter she sent to him this month in frustration asking the Liberal government to leave Canadian gun owners in the north alone.
She said she had met with the other territories before deciding to band together in hopes of getting an exemption.
The motion passed despite an effort by Liberal opposition to add an amendment.
Note: Video of today's legislature was not available so we've thrown together the audio with some images of the speakers so you can see what went down today.
Justice Minister Laura Lang told of failed meetings she had with Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree who has chosen to ignore her requests. She read a letter she sent to him this month in frustration asking the Liberal government to leave Canadian gun owners in the north alone.
She said she had met with the other territories before deciding to band together in hopes of getting an exemption.
The motion passed despite an effort by Liberal opposition to add an amendment.
Note: Video of today's legislature was not available so we've thrown together the audio with some images of the speakers so you can see what went down today.
