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Impact of (former federal Bill) C-21 on Alberta’s firearms businesses

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Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), became law on December 15, 2023. This fact sheet includes background information on Bill C-21 and... More ≫

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Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), became law on December 15, 2023. This fact sheet includes background information on Bill C-21 and how it affects Alberta's firearms businesses.

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Letter to minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta minister of Justice about Firearms Act charges

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Letter to the minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tyler Shandro informing the federal minister about changing the jurisdiction... More ≫

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Letter to the minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tyler Shandro informing the federal minister about changing the jurisdiction for handling charges under the federal Firearms Act, effective January 1, 2023.

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Firearms safety : it’s everyone’s business

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General firearms safety information for public use.

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Letter to other jurisdictions from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro asking other jurisdictions to consider joining Alberta in protecting provincial jurisdiction and preventing political... More ≫

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro asking other jurisdictions to consider joining Alberta in protecting provincial jurisdiction and preventing political interference in RCMP operations by writing to the commanding officer of the RCMP in their jurisdiction and the federal minister of Public Safety.

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Letter to RCMP K Division commanding officer from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro formally advising the commanding officer of RCMP K Division that the firearm confiscation program is not an objective,... More ≫

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Letter from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro formally advising the commanding officer of RCMP K Division that the firearm confiscation program is not an objective, priority or goal of the province or the Provincial Police Service.

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta minister of Justice and Solicitor General about firearm confiscation

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro stating Alberta is not legally obligated and will not offer any provincial resources to... More ≫

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Letter to minister of Public Safety Canada from Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Shandro stating Alberta is not legally obligated and will not offer any provincial resources to the federal government as it seeks to confiscate lawfully acquired firearms.

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Letter to Minister of Public Safety of Canada from Alberta Chief Firearms Officer. May 17, 2022

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs)... More ≫

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Alberta’s chief firearms officer expresses grave concern regarding the May 11 announcement that certain provisions of Bill C-71 requiring verification of Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs) for non-restricted firearms transfers and increased record-keeping by businesses will become effective on May 18, 2022.

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Letter to Minister of Public Safety of Canada from Alberta Chief Firearms Officer

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The Alberta chief firearms officer’s letter to Canada’s minister of Public Safety expressing concerns about Order-in-Council SOR/2020-96 of May 1, 2020, which prohibits over 1,500 types of... More ≫

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The Alberta chief firearms officer’s letter to Canada’s minister of Public Safety expressing concerns about Order-in-Council SOR/2020-96 of May 1, 2020, which prohibits over 1,500 types of firearms, and the subsequent Order-in-Council, SOR/2020-97, which establishes an amnesty period. The letter includes suggestions for alternative policies and plans.

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