The Canadian federal government has announced the next phase of its national gun buyback program, allowing Canadians until March 31 to declare their interest in turning in outlawed firearms for compensation. Since 2020, approximately 2,500 “assault-style” firearms have been banned, with a compensation pool of $248.6 million set to cover around 136,000 firearms. The program has faced opposition in provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan, but individuals there can still submit declarations. The amnesty period for possessing banned firearms ends on October 30, 2026, after which possession will be illegal.
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