Why western provinces are opposing federal plan to enforce gun buyback
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Three western provinces are squaring off against the Trudeau government over the enforcement of the planned firearm buyback program.
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have all raised objections to the buyback, with Alberta’s justice minister suggesting the province will ask Mounties not to enforce it.
National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what the provinces’ opposition to the buyback is, how the feds have responded, and which level of government ultimately has the upper hand when it comes to the RCMP and federal gun laws.
Background reading: Two more provinces join in opposition to gun buyback program that 'unnecessarily targets lawful gun owners'
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Three western provinces are squaring off against the Trudeau government over the enforcement of the planned firearm buyback program.
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have all raised objections to the buyback, with Alberta’s justice minister suggesting the province will ask Mounties not to enforce it.
National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what the provinces’ opposition to the buyback is, how the feds have responded, and which level of government ultimately has the upper hand when it comes to the RCMP and federal gun laws.
Background reading: Two more provinces join in opposition to gun buyback program that 'unnecessarily targets lawful gun owners'
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