Ontario takes on the federal gun ban at the Supreme Court

Appeals of the 2020 firearms ban are set for Nov. 9. Windsor Police opted out of the federal buyback in January.

By Kyle L. Stewart | Published Sept. 29, 2026, 2:01 p.m. ET | Windsor, Ontario

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear appeals of the 2020 "assault-style" firearms ban on Nov. 9. Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are intervening.

In its filed factum, Ontario argues the ban's undefined "variants or modified versions" wording is unconstitutional. The Toronto Star reports the narrow argument could leave much of the ban in place.

Locally, Windsor Police opted out of the federal buyback in January, citing resources and feasibility. The amnesty now runs until 90 days after the court rules, according to Public Safety Canada (June 9).

Sources

Supreme Court of Canada, docket 41858 (no public link)
Attorney General of Ontario factum (41860) (no public link)
Toronto Star (no public link)
Windsor Police Service release, Jan. 29, 2026 (no public link)
Public Safety Canada, June 9, 2026 (no public link)

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