The federal government’s sweeping grab has hit a massive legal detour. In a surprise policy pivot, Ottawa has extended the amnesty deadline for owners of now-banned firearms.
The mandate, which was originally fixed to expire on October 30, will now remain active until exactly 90 days after the Supreme Court of Canada rules on the legality of the ban itself.
For tens of thousands of gun owners across the country unwilling to comply, the decision temporarily pauses the looming threat of criminal prosecution.
Remain unwilling.