In October 2021, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation released documents showing the Liberal Government’s Firearm Confiscation Compensation Scheme was 34% over budget before they confiscated a single firearm from licensed owners.[i] Public Safety Canada’s Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, admits to an “increase of $8.8 million to develop a buy-back program for … [Read more...]
CBSA Breaks 2020 Record for Illegal Guns Seized in the First Quarter of 2021
On November 1, 2021, 48-year-old Florida resident Vivian Richard attempted to smuggle 56 illegal weapons into Canada.[i] Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) agents at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry felt something was off about Ms. Richard’s statements and referred her vehicle for a “secondary examination.” This secondary examination led to the discovery of the illegal weapons. We commend … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino
Dear Minister Mendicino: Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of Public Safety. As a family man with a lovely wife and two daughters, you understand the value of keeping your loved ones safe from criminal violence. Your background as a federal prosecutor with ten years experience bringing drug dealers, gang members and terrorism suspects to justice will – we trust – inform your … [Read more...]
Gunsmith Rodger Kotanko Killed by Police; TPS Releases Crime Stats
Norfolk County gunsmith Rodger Kotanko was shot and killed by a Toronto Police Services SWAT team on November 3, 2021. Our deepest condolences go out to Rodger Kotanko’s family for their loss. What we know: Members of Toronto Police Services executed a weapons-related search warrant on November 3rd and an officer discharged his firearm.[i] 70-year-old Rodger Kotanko was pronounced dead at … [Read more...]
Why This Supreme Court Decision is Important for Gun Owners
On October 29, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of free speech in Ward v. Québec.[i] At the heart of the ruling is the decision that rude and obnoxious speech – even though it may be offensive and hurtful – is still protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “It must be recognized at the outset that the Quebec Charter, which elevates freedom of expression to a fundamental freedom, … [Read more...]
Happy Hunting Season!
All of us here at the CSSA wish all of you a happy and successful hunting season! We share your love of our culture and heritage. We share your passion for all the many blessings the harvest season brings us. We share your joy and gratitude when we take in a small portion of the bounty of this land to feed our families through the coming winter. We share your commitment to mark our passage … [Read more...]
Robert Freberg installed as SK CFO, Quebec Takes on Violent Crime
Two awesome events happened this past week – one in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec. Dignitaries, media and invited guests assembled at the Regina Wildlife Federation’s sprawling shooting complex for the official installation of Robert Freberg as the first provincial CFO of Saskatchewan. Amongst the VIPs assembled were Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, the … [Read more...]
Trudeau’s Vanity Election Wastes $610 Million to Change Nothing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wasted an estimated $610 million on an election about his ego and nothing else, only to return a Parliament that is almost identical to the one he dissolved just six weeks ago. In this election about nothing, we congratulate Erin O'Toole for holding the line against Justin Trudeau's vicious attacks against Canada's lawful firearms community. We're also thrilled to … [Read more...]
Did Garry Breitkreuz Really Endorse the PPC?
Did former Conservative Member of Parliament and current CSSA Board Member Garry Breitkreuz agree to have a photograph taken with Braden Robertson, his former campaign sign manager and current PPC candidate? Yes, he did. Did he agree to endorse the PPC, as Maxime Bernier claims? No, not by a long shot. “I don’t want people to think that I am somehow advocating that they vote for another … [Read more...]
Election 2021: The Rock and Hard Place Dilemma
The Canadian Shooting Sports Association has supported the Conservative Party in its various incarnations for the past 25 years. Our loyalty to the party has been steadfast, unwavering and tied to their firearms policy. After the firearm policy flip-flops of the past few days, we’ve had to question if that loyalty is now misplaced. On September 2nd at the French-language leaders’ debate, CPC … [Read more...]
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