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Alberta won't participate in Ottawa's firearm buyback program. What does that mean for local gun owners?

The federal government's national gun buyback program is facing obstacles in Alberta — namely that the province is refusing to enforce or participate in it.

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Published: 1/21/2026
Updated: 1/22/2026
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The federal government's national gun buyback program is facing obstacles in Alberta — namely that the province is refusing to enforce or participate in it.

The feds have banned around 2,500 "assault-style" firearm models since 2020, justifying the m...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?