In its second use of the newly implemented Firearms Act, the Alberta government said it will require any individuals or organizations involved in confiscating firearms to be licensed by the province first. According to Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro, this move is intended to protect the province’s jurisdiction as well as the almost 342,000 Albertans…

The Alberta government has followed through on previous promises, tabling a provincial firearms bill intended to push back against Ottawa’s efforts to confiscate guns from legal firearms owners. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro introduced Bill 8, the Alberta Firearms Act, in the legislature on March 7, with the stated purpose of providing the province “with more…