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Canada Tightens Gun Laws After Deadly High School Shooting

2/12/2026

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A mass shooting at a western Canadian high school, which killed ten, prompted the government to tighten gun-control measures.
In December 2023, new legislation tightened penalties for firearms trafficking and introduced red flag laws.
Owners of banned assault weapons must surrender or deactivate by October, with a voluntary buyback ending in March.
Alberta and Saskatchewan have opted out, citing safety and cost concerns.
Canada has over 2.2 million licensed gun owners.

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Story summary

A mass shooting at a western Canadian high school, which killed ten, prompted the government to tighten gun-control measures.
In December 2023, new legislation tightened penalties for firearms trafficking and introduced red flag laws.
Owners of banned assault weapons must surrender or deactivate by October, with a voluntary buyback ending in March.
Alberta and Saskatchewan have opted out, citing safety and cost concerns.
Canada has over 2.2 million licensed gun owners.