Federal government plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year

Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post's refusal to participate, sources say.

Federal government plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year
Pierre Pharand, co-owner of a shooting club in L’Ange-Gardien, Que., holds a banned firearm that he keeps under lock and key.

Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post's refusal to participate, sources say.