Overview
- Saskatchewan passed an amendment to its Firearms Act creating certificates that designate eligible owners as acting on behalf of the province for prohibited firearms.
- Applications are limited to licence holders in good standing, and Justice Minister Tim McLeod said owners must register with the provincial firearms office to receive protections.
- Premier Scott Moe says the certificates allow continued possession and storage until Ottawa provides fair compensation, with valuations to be set by the Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner.
- The federal buyback program remains in effect with a March 31 deadline to file declarations and an Oct. 30 turn‑in date, and Ottawa had not immediately commented on the new law.
- The provincial Opposition NDP backs the measure, urging the federal government to target criminals rather than licensed owners.