OTTAWA—The Ontario Provincial Police is refusing to participate in the Carney government’s upcoming gun buyback program, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Wednesday, as he vowed the federal government will still have a “robust” ability to collect banned weapons in the province.
The OPP’s refusal comes after months of negotiations and throws a wrench in Ottawa’s plans, with the provincial force responsible for more than a quarter of the policing in Ontario. It means the federal government will have to reach agreements with municipal police forces such as Toronto Police, Peel Police and others, while finding a solution to cover areas without a local force.
Has the OPP made any additional progress on the Sikh Shooter file? I know they arrested the genius who filmed his own vehicle but since then?
Mactier Ontario:
Punjabi Sikhs show no respect for Canadian firearms laws, fellow land users, and the environment.
Recklessly discharging guns, shooting signs and leaving spent shells and garbage everywhere.They are going to ruin everything for Canadians. pic.twitter.com/LgculvYIbc
— AwareBears (@bears_aware) August 24, 2025
