Proposed Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulations - licence ineligibility and revocation - protection orders: Closed consultation

The Government of Canada is seeking views of Canadians and stakeholders to inform possible amendments to the Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulation (Protection Order Regulations).

A consultation paper was prepared to provide additional information and guide feedback.

Who was the focus of this consultation

The Government of Canada engaged with:

• Canadian public
• Firearms licence holders
• Individuals at risk of firearms violence and service organizations that support them
• Criminal justice experts
• Ccivil society organizations
• Law enforcement
• Indigenous organizations
• Provinces and territories.

Key questions for discussion

Ideas and input were sought around these topics:

• Comments on expanding the scope of the definition of "protection order" to include section 810 peace bonds issued under the Criminal Code
• Organization/entity data on the number of peace bonds (by type) issued on an annual basis, the frequency, with or without conditions prohibiting possession of firearms?

Input gathered through this process will inform potential amendments to the Protection Order Regulations.

Related information

• Canada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 159, Number 10: Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulations
• Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 159, Number 7: Order Fixing April 4, 2025 as the Day on Which Sections 16 and 36 of An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) Come into Force

Contact us

Firearms Policy Directorate
Email: ps.firearms-armesafeu.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca