Canada's pilot gun buyback in Nova Scotia collected 25 banned guns, with lessons guiding a national rollout backed by $700M and ending Oct. 30, 2026.

The federal government collected 25 banned firearms during a Nova Scotia pilot buyback program, revealing issues with the online portal, unclear instructions, and short registration timelines. Lessons learned will improve the upcoming national rollout, which is backed by over $700 million and will offer fair compensation for prohibited guns like AR-15s. Quebec will receive up to $12.4 million in federal support to help coordinate its portion of the program, with officials emphasizing the initiative’s role in enhancing public safety. The amnesty period for surrendering banned firearms extends to October 30, 2026.