Canada launches compensation program for banned assault-style firearms
Global News
Some provinces are opting out of Ottawa’s gun compensation program as critics call it costly and ineffective, while owners face a March 31, 2026 deadline.
Owners of banned assault-style firearms in Canada have until March 31, 2026, to declare their participation in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns.
According to a release posted on Saturday, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the program in Montreal, alongside Secretary of State Nathalie Provost and Québec Minister of Public Security Ian Lafrenière.
The voluntary initiative aims to remove dangerous firearms from Canadian communities while ensuring law-abiding owners receive fair compensation.
“Assault-style firearms do not belong in our communities. These types of firearms were designed as weapons of war,” Anandasangaree said in a statement.
“Prohibiting and removing them from our communities is an important part of our government’s commitment to tackling gun violence and keeping Canadians safe.”
The declaration period for eligible firearm licence holders begins Monday, with notifications sent directly to valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holders.
“The deadlines are real, please heed them,” Anandasangaree said at the news conference.
Submissions can be made online or by mail, and compensation will be distributed primarily on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on available funds.
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