Public Safety Canada

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Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

Mar 12, 2026
Cornwall Opt-Out

Cornwall Police Services Board formally declines participation in the program.
Oct 15, 2025
Buyback Phase Announced

Federal government announces the start of the compensation and collection phase.
May 1, 2020
Federal Ban Enacted

Federal government bans 1,500+ models of 'assault-style' firearms via Order in Council.

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Cornwall Police Board Rejects Participation in Federal Gun Buyback Program

The Cornwall Police Services Board has formally announced that the Cornwall Police Service will not facilitate the federal government's firearm buyback initiative. This decision underscores the growing jurisdictional friction between federal regulatory mandates and municipal law enforcement autonomy.

Mar 12, 2026 2 sources