Ottawa announces controversial firearms buyback program amidst election year

Posted on the 30/04/2024 by Thomas Grenadi

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Ottawa announces controversial firearms buyback program amidst election year

Ottawa plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year

(Ovichnews Canada) - Ottawa has made headlines with the announcement of a controversial firearms buyback program set to launch during what is gearing up to be a crucial election year. The move has sparked discussion and debate among politicians, gun owners, and advocacy groups across the country.

The federal government's plan to implement a firearms buyback program aims to remove certain types of firearms from circulation, with the goal of enhancing public safety and addressing concerns over gun violence. The buyback program has been met with both support and opposition, reflecting the polarized views on gun control and firearm ownership in Canada. Advocates of the firearms buyback program argue that it is a necessary step to reduce the risk of gun-related incidents and enhance community safety. They point to successful models of firearm buyback programs in other countries as evidence of the potential effectiveness of such initiatives. On the other hand, critics of the buyback program have raised concerns about the cost of the initiative, as well as its potential impact on law-abiding gun owners. Some gun owners have expressed frustration over the government's approach to gun control, viewing the buyback program as an infringement on their rights and freedoms. The timing of the firearms buyback program, coming in the midst of an election year, has added a political dimension to the debate. With parties jockeying for position and voters paying close attention to policy decisions, the implementation of the buyback program is expected to become a focal point of discussion during the election campaign. The federal government has defended the firearms buyback program as a necessary measure to address the pressing issue of gun violence in Canada. Officials have emphasized the importance of proactive steps to ensure public safety and minimize the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands. As the controversy surrounding the firearms buyback program continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the initiative will shape the discourse on gun control, public safety, and the role of government in regulating firearms in Canada.

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Purchasing memberships in bulk is a process that can easily be corrupted, experts say

Canada's population expected to hit 40 million today

Population growth rate currently at 2.7 per cent, the highest since 1957

Under fire and armed with shovels, Ukrainians fight to reclaim flooded city of Kherson

About 20 per cent of the city remained underwater on Thursday

Blair says CSIS could have picked up the phone to alert him to Chong intelligence

David Vigeault says spy agency 'wanted to highlight the information' to minister

Russia says relations with Canada close to 'being severed' as Ottawa seizes cargo plane

Canada was first G7 country to enact a law to seize assets and divert funds to

Canada halting all government-led activity with China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Canadian official alleges the bank was dominated by the Chinese Communist Party

Pierre Poilievre calls for public safety minister to resign over Bernardo prison revelations

Convicted killer Paul Bernardo was transferred to a medium-security institution

PMO staff were told about possible Paul Bernardo transfer in March, spokesperson says

PMO spokesperson says Prime Minister Trudeau was told of Bernardo's transfer the day it happened

Marco Mendicino adds to the Liberal government's paperwork problems

For the Trudeau government, the damage threatens to go far beyond the career of one minister

NDP tables pharmacare bill to pressure government

Creation of universal pharmacare program a condition of Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal

Bonnie Crombie officially enters race for Ontario Liberal leadership

Crombie, currently Mississauga mayor, registered on Tuesday

Tories, Bloc discuss next steps on foreign interference as NDP pitches its own idea

Bloc has suggested former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as a candidate to lead a public

RCMP opens investigation into claims China intimidated MP Chong

Mounties also working with elections officials on Conservative MP Erin O'Toole and NDP MP Jenny Kwan

Staff in Mendicino's office knew about Bernardo transfer months before minister did, his office says

Minister originally said the decision to transfer high-profile offender was 'shocking and incomprehensible'

In the aftermath of atrocity, Ukrainians struggle to clean up and carry on

Their determination to lead normal lives in a war zone is astonishing — but some scars

The world watches as Canada moves to seize a Russian cargo jet for Ukraine

Canada latest moves are being viewed as a 'test case' internationally, says lawyer

'Worst wildfire season': Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

Nearly 32,000 people remain out of their homes countrywide because of smoke and raging wildfires

O'Toole calls on MPs to reject 'performance politics' in final House speech

Ontario MP was elected in 2012 before leading Conservatives into the 2021 federal campaign

Conservative MP says justice minister threatened his professional reputation in an email

MP Frank Caputo says email from Justice Minister David Lametti was meant to 'intimidate' him

Russell Brown steps down from Supreme Court, halting probe into misconduct claim

Canadian Judicial Council began looking into misconduct claim linked to incident in U.S.

With Johnston gone, we're running out of time to get answers on foreign interference

Canadians need to know the facts before the Liberal-NDP deal expires in 2025

New federal fuel regulations are coming soon — here's what you can expect

Some premiers want Ottawa to suspend new regulations critics are calling the 'carbon tax 2.0'

How rising prices are taking a bite out of school food programs

Sandra Copeland works hard to keep her kids from going hungry — all 200 or so

Poilievre says he will work with other opposition parties to shape potential public inquiry

Opposition leader said public inquiry should be completed before next election

Ukraine knocks — again — on NATO's door. Who will answer?

Canada has pledged to champion Ukrainian membership 'as conditions allow for it'

MPs adopt budget bill after Poilievre calls on Parliament to work 'all summer long' to rewrite it

Conservative leader says prime minister should cancel summer vacation to amend budget bill

Ottawa looking at options for a national disaster response agency as wildfires rage

FEMA has coordinated the response to disasters in U.S. for decades

RCMP union tells Ottawa to stop making Mounties investigate colleagues

National Police Federation bill c-20 amended to remove 'perception of bias'

Diaspora groups join calls for public inquiry on foreign interference

Groups say David Johnston should have consulted them

Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

Both companies say they're considering ending local news on their platforms if bill passes as written

In hours-long filibuster speech, Poilievre says Liberals are leading country into 'financial crisis'

Conservative leader speaks for hours in House of Commons in bid to delay budget

David Johnston says he never reached out to MP Han Dong before clearing him in foreign interference report

During a confrontational hearing, former GG faced pointed questions from MPs about Chinese government meddling

LeBlanc says he'll consult intelligence as he examines a possible path back to caucus for Han Dong

'I’ll want to get all of the available information from all of the intelligence agencies,' minister

Parliament fiddles while Canada burns

While smoke filled the air outside, the debate in the House was focused on metaphorical fires

Federal data forecasts grim wildfire season this summer

As of Sunday, there were 413 active fires across the country

Minister says he was 'shocked' by serial killer Paul Bernardo's prison transfer — but he can't reverse it

Marco Mendicino says his office cannot intervene in an 'independent' decision

Intel breakdowns and 'black holes': How foreign interference became a political flashpoint

Special rapporteur David Johnston set to hold public hearings this summer as calls mount for him

MPs to question special rapporteur David Johnston on foreign interference this morning

Former governor general recommended against calling a public inquiry into Beijing's alleged meddling

Ottawa lacks an 'overall strategic plan' to tackle military sexual misconduct, report says

'I think we’ve seen some progress but there’s just so much to do' — vice chief

David Johnston's position is barely tenable. Can his investigation be salvaged?

If Johnston can't be trusted to investigate foreign interference, can anyone?

Canada sends military to help battle blazes in Nova Scotia

Canada sent the military on Thursday to the eastern province of Nova Scotia to help tackle

Bombardier calls for 'fair competition' as Ottawa eyes sole-source contract for surveillance planes

Federal government is looking closely at Boeing's P-8A Poseidon

David Johnston plans to stay on as special rapporteur after Commons votes for him to step aside

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to defend Johnston's appointment

Drug policy advocacy group wants meeting with Poilievre

Parliament voted down a Conservative motion condeming safe supply policies

AFN national chief claims workplace investigation is a 'tool' to undermine her

RoseAnne Archibald’s office releases rebuttal to workplace investigative report

Pulp giant Paper Excellence's secretive owner could face parliamentary summons

Notice comes as Paper Excellence executives grilled by members of Parliament

Poland is rearming itself at high speed — could Canada take a lesson from Warsaw?

South Korea just delivered new tanks and guns to Poland only months after the contract was

New RCMP units to protect ministers, top bureaucrats from threats of political violence

Ottawa plans to boost RCMP's funding to expand its protective services

Canada's former Conservative leader says China 'orchestrated' campaign against him

Canada's spy agency told former Canadian Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole that China campaigned to discredit

Climate battle looms as Smith wins Alberta election and targets Trudeau

Alberta's election of conservative leader Danielle Smith puts her on a collision course with Canada's Liberal

Populist premier Danielle Smith overcomes gaffes to win close-fought Alberta election

United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith's election victory in Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on

Minister says he's reviewing CBC's mandate with eye to making it less reliant on ads

Liberal government has said it wants to update CBC's mandate to meet the modern needs of

Ottawa offering $95M to help Indigenous families learn about missing loved ones

Funding also expands services for men and boys

Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

Motion took aim at the federal government's harm reduction policies, including safe supply

Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to support fire-ravaged Nova Scotia 'in any ways we can'

The cause of the Halifax-area fire is under investigation as thousands are asked to evacuate

New jets for official travel won't have a private cabin for the PM

New A-330s are keeping the commercial seating arrangement used by Kuwait Airways

NDP calls on Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference

NDP MP Jenny Kwan said she's been told by CSIS that she is a target of

Construction work starts on 24 Sussex — but its future is still in doubt

Advocates lament sorry state of crumbling residence while government remains tight-lipped

Will Monday's provincial election put Alberta on a 'continued collision' course with Ottawa?

UCP Leader Danielle Smith has sought to tie Notley, Trudeau, Singh together

What would it take for Canada to have a 'serious' debate about foreign interference?

With accusations flying in all directions, Canadians' confidence in our elections is in peril

No charges against former Unifor head Jerry Dias following bribery investigation

'I have consistently acted with integrity and in the best interests of Unifor,' Dias said

Atlantic premiers want federal government to postpone new clean fuel rules

Federal minister's office says refineries shouldn't have to pass new costs on to buyers

Ottawa to spend $2.5B on building dozens of new coast guard vessels

Money will provide 61 small vessels such as small craft, barges, work boats and modern equipment

New top Mountie pledges 'change and growth' at RCMP as he assumes command

Michael Duheme says recruitment is his top priority as commissioner

Johnston set to appear before House committee to defend his report on foreign interference

Opposition parties have been pressuring the government to call a public inquiry into foreign interference

Trudeau to waive cabinet confidence to let agencies review foreign interference documents

NSIRA and NSICOP do not have an automatic right to review cabinet documents

Is David Johnston in a conflict of interest? Experts say only Canadians can decide

'With a conflict of interest, it is what you think it is,' says University of Toronto's

On foreign interference, Johnston asks Canadians to trust him — and Parliament

A public inquiry is off the table for now — but the argument isn't over yet

Chinese hackers targeted U.S. infrastructure, security agencies warn

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security was one of several international agencies to issue an alert

MP Han Dong says he wants to rejoin Liberal caucus after being 'vindicated' by Johnston's report

Independent MP left the caucus after media story claimed he meddled in detentions of Kovrig and

Poilievre calls on Singh to force a foreign interference inquiry

Opposition parties are demanding a public inquiry after Johnston chose not to recommend one

Canada and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations after 2018 split

Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new ambassadors, both

Federal government announces new program to streamline airport security

New program meant to speed up processing at six major airports

The RCMP at the crossroads

As the storied police service turns 150, some communities are wondering if it’s time to pull

5 things we learned from David Johnston's first report on foreign interference

Johnston rules out inquiry, says much would have to be held in private due to top-secret

Watchdog to probe how military police handled case against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin

Quebec civilian court aquitted Fortin of one count of sexual assault last December

Politicians allegedly targeted by foreign interference 'disappointed' in Johnston's report

Former MP Kenny Chiu says Johnston did not contact him for an interview

Bonnie Crombie exploring bid for provincial Liberal leadership

Newly launched website says Crombie has set up an exploratory committee for a leadership bid

Hiroshima's tragic legacy a reminder of potential dangers of today's no-limits technologies

Geoffrey Hinton, 'godfather' of AI has warned some chatbots are 'quite scary'

Anti-regime activists in Canada accuse Cuba of using YouTube channel to intimidate them

Cuban-Canadians say they're being accused of drug trafficking by an anonymous account linked to state security

Zelenskyy and Trudeau meet face-to-face at G7 in Japan

'I want to thank you, your government, also Canadian people for supporting us,' Ukraine president says

Justice minister says federal government could not go much further on bail reform

Legislation would make bail tougher for some violent offenders facing new charges

Some Canadians who repaid pandemic benefits are seeing their tax refund withheld

Taxpayer ombudsperson says office hearing from several Canadians still receiving collection notices

Canada's got a drinking problem — and one senator says Ottawa needs to step up

Three years sober, Sen. Patrick Brazeau is on a mission to curb alcohol abuse

Parents applaud push to close citizenship gap for foreign-born adopted children

Critics say 2009 reform creating a 'second-generation cutoff' unfairly targets adopted children

Zelenskyy will go to G7 summit in Hiroshima as more Russian sanctions are announced

The subject of war is expected to dominate summit

Canada proposes new bail bill despite lack of supporting data, minister says

Canada's government has introduced a bill seeking to make it harder for some repeat offenders of

Despite differences on women's rights, Trudeau pitches closer ties on South Korea visit

Prime minister addresses South Korean National Assembly

Poilievre declined meeting with Johnston on foreign interference

Bloc, NDP leaders and Trudeau met with special rapporteur as he assesses need for a public

Shadow of war hangs over G7 summit as Trudeau arrives in Hiroshima

Japan's PM deliberately chose city levelled by nuclear bomb to host summit

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