Alberta's Gun Buyback Standoff: Deadline Looms

0:00Albertsons have declared more than 7,000 ban firearms for the federal gun by-back program, even as their provincial government pushes back, hard against Ottawa. Federal figures show 7,334 guns registered in Alberta so far, ranking forth behind Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. Nationwide, over 67,000 prohibited weapons have been declared by nearly 38,000 owners as of March 31st. But Alberta's resistance creates big hurdles, with the province directing police and others, not to help under its sovereignty laws. Justice Minister Mickey Ameri called the program a wasteful confiscation that ignores real safety issues. Gun owners and advocates are split, with some shock that Alberta's turnout despite the drama. Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Ananda Sangri says folks in resisting provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan might miss out on compensation. Alberta's chief firearms officer fire back, saying Ottawa hasn't laid out a clear plan,

1:03and provinces aren't obligated to assist. Now, public safety Canada starts assessing declarations this month, notifying owners soon about collection via RCMP or local units. But Albertsons and Saskatchewanians should check provincial rules first. Owners face an October 30th deadline to dispose of these guns or risk charges, no matter what. His jurisdictional standoff leaves everyone in uncharted waters, from gunclubs debating compliance to courts gearing up for challenges, as federal provincial tensions simmer over firearm policy. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.