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Supreme Court of Canada hears challenge to federal firearms ban

The Supreme Court of Canada is hearing arguments on Monday and Tuesday over whether cabinet acted within its powers when it banned about 1,500 firearm models in 2020, a ban challengers say was never properly tested against lawful hunting and sport use.

Legal battle over federal firearms ban heads to Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada hears challenge to federal firearms ban
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The Supreme Court of Canada is hearing arguments on Monday and Tuesday over whether cabinet acted within its powers when it banned about 1,500 firearm models in 2020, a ban challengers say was never properly tested against lawful hunting and sport use.