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Ontario joins Supreme Court challenge to federal assault-style firearms ban as buyback ramps up

In a statement to Queen’s Park Briefing, the office of Solicitor General Michael Kerzner criticized Ottawa’s buyback effort, saying it misdirects policing resources and failes to address the real drivers of gun violence.

Published May 29, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Ontario joins Supreme Court challenge to federal assault-style firearms ban as buyback ramps up

FIFA Security 20260429 Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario, speaks at an announcement regarding funding for security at the FIFA World Cup 26 at Toronto Stadium, in Toronto on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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