Ottawa Announces Final $248M Gun Buyback Phase
Canada gives two months for people to turn in banned assault weapons and receive pay‑off from the $248‑million buyback program.
On Jan. 17 2026, Ottawa announced the third and final phase of its $248.6 million national gun buyback program, targeting roughly 136,000 outlawed assault‑style firearms. Canadian citizens have a two‑month window, starting the following Monday, to declare interest via an online portal or paper form; the deadline is March 31 2026. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree confirmed the programme is voluntary but compliance with the ban is mandatory. The initiative follows the 2020 ban on about 2,500 assault‑style models and follows a low‑turnover pilot in Cape Breton that drew only 25 guns. The amnesty for possessing banned guns ends Oct. 30 2026, after which owners face prosecution.
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