Overview
- Public Safety Canada says the six-week Nova Scotia test collected and destroyed 25 prohibited firearms.
- The department reports that unclear instructions and online portal issues limited participation in the pilot.
- Updates include clearer account-creation guidance, a tutorial video, and easier access to compensation information.
- Officials say the national program will feature a significantly longer period for owners to declare prohibited firearms.
- Ottawa has set aside more than $700 million for the buyback and pledged up to $12.4 million to Quebec, which the province says it supports.