Firearm Buyback Program Delayed Until January

The federal Liberal government has postponed the launch of its gun buyback program for banned firearms from fall 2025 to January 2026. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree indicated that technical adjustments were needed before the program’s nationwide rollout, following a small-scale pilot in Cape Breton, N.S. Despite initial plans, reports suggest low participation in the pilot, prompting concerns from firearms owners and calls from gun-control advocates for the government to fulfill its commitments. The Liberals have banned over 2,500 firearm models since May 2020, aiming to remove “assault-style” weapons.

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