US EditionFeds say more than 51,000 firearms reported as compensation program nears close
The federal program has collected over 51,000 firearms with up to $250 million allocated for compensation amid opposition from some provinces and police services.
- On Monday, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced that gun owners have reported more than 51,000 firearms under the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, with one week remaining before the March 31 deadline.
- The current total falls significantly short of the 136,000 firearms budgeted when the federal buyback opened in January, despite $250 million earmarked for compensation.
- While Waterloo Regional Police Service joined the program on Friday, the Ontario Provincial Police, Guelph Police Service, Toronto, and Sudbury have opted out, citing capacity constraints or competing priorities.
- Kitchener-Centre Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder stated the program has "failed to deliver results," arguing it targets law-abiding owners—a criticism echoed by Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon governments.
- With the amnesty period ending Oct. 30, owners must dispose of or deactivate the 2,500 banned makes and models of firearms Ottawa outlawed since May 2020 to remain compliant.
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WRPS takes part in assault-style firearm buyback program, but local MP says she can't support decision
Waterloo Regional Police Service says it will take part in the federal government's assault-style firearms compensation program. It comes as some other police services in the province have said they have opted out this year. Kitchener-Centre MP Kelly DeRidder says the federal program doesn't strengthen public safety.
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Feds say more than 51,000 firearms reported as compensation program nears close
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says gun owners have reported more than 51,000 firearms to the federal government with one week left to go in a program to provide compensation
The Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, reports that more than 51,000 firearms have been reported to the federal government by their owners, while there is only one week left before the end of the proscribed weapons buyout program.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree reports that more than 51,000 firearms have been reported to the federal government by their owners, while there is only one week left before the end of the proscribed weapons buyout program
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