A recent article titled “Carney Government’s Buyback Program Not About Public Safety” by Gary Mauser from the Fraser Institute covers Canada’s federal firearms buyback program and the debate over whether the policy is truly about public safety. While Ottawa is now urging licensed firearms owners to surrender newly prohibited guns for compensation, resistance from provinces, police services, and firearms advocates rise, as they question the program’s effectiveness, cost, and impact. As participation remains limited and crime trends continue to rise, critics argue the buyback program targets law-abiding Canadians rather than the criminals responsible for most gun violence.
CLICK HERE to access the full Article. This article appeared in the Winnipeg Sun on Feb 23, 2026.
