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Vol. 139, No. 19 — September 21, 2005
Registration
SOR/2005-241 August 30, 2005
FIREARMS ACT
Regulations Amending the Gun Shows Regulations
P.C. 2005-1466 August 30, 2005
Whereas the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is of the opinion that the change made to the Gun Shows Regulations (see footnote a) by the annexed Regulations Amending the Gun Shows Regulations is so immaterial and insubstantial that section 118 of the Firearms Act (see footnote b) should not be applicable in the circumstances;
And whereas the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness will, in accordance with subsection 119(4) of the Firearms Act (see footnote c), have a statement of the reasons why she formed that opinion laid before each House of Parliament;
Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, pursuant to section 117 (see footnote d) of the Firearms Act (see footnote e), hereby makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Gun Shows Regulations.
REGULATIONS AMENDING THE GUN SHOWS REGULATIONS
AMENDMENT
1. Section 15 of the Gun Shows Regulations (see footnote 1) is replaced by the following:
15. These Regulations come into force on November 30, 2006.
COMING INTO FORCE
2. These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT
(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)
Description
The Regulations amend the coming into force date of the Gun Shows Regulations, SOR/98-211, from September 1, 2005 to November 30, 2006. Extensive substantive amendments were made to the Regulations on November 29, 2004 (SOR/2004-273). The Gun Shows Regulations are not in force at this time.
Alternatives
The alternative to deferring the coming into force date of these Regulations is to bring the Regulations into force as planned on September 1, 2005. Given the requirement for stakeholders to be advised of the changes and their effect, and the need to provide proper technological support to chief firearms officers prior to the issuance of the first gun show approvals, it is preferable to defer these Regulations at this time.
Benefits and Costs
The deferral of the coming into force of the Gun Shows Regulations is cost neutral. However, individuals who attend gun shows, as well as those businesses and organizations that sponsor them will benefit from the delay, since it will allow them more time to become familiar with the amendments that were made to the Regulations in 2004. The delay should also provide a period of time during which systems may be adjusted such that chief firearms officers will have an efficient process for approving gun show sponsorships.
Consultation
Consultations on these Regulations were undertaken with concerned stakeholders, particularly provincial chief firearms officers and firearm businesses that participate in gun shows. No concerns were raised with respect to the proposed deferral.
To ensure that all stakeholders and interested parties are informed of the amendment to the Regulations, immediately upon a decision, affected client groups will be advised through bulletins from the Canadian Firearms Centre. Updated Website materials and information for distribution through the 1-800 public inquiry line will also be prepared. Other media relations will be handled on a response basis.
Compliance and Enforcement
It is an offence, pursuant to section 14 of the Gun Shows Regulations to sponsor a gun show without prior approval of the Chief Firearms Officer of the province or to participate in a gun show without a firearms' licence, while prohibited from doing so or where the gun show is not sponsored by a person holding an approval to do so. Section 109 of the Firearms Act creates a hybrid offence for contravening the Regulations.
Contact
Legal Counsel
Canadian Firearms Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1M6
Telephone: 1-800-731-4000, extension 2072
FAX: (613) 941-1991
SOR/98-211
S.C. 1995, c. 39
S.C. 1995, c. 39
S.C. 2003, c. 22, par. 224(z.38)
S.C. 1995, c. 39
SOR/98-211
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