Share and view ideas: Proposed Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulations - licence ineligibility and revocation - protection orders
Current status: Open
Opened on February 3, 2026 and will close on March 4, 2026.
The Government of Canada is seeking views of Canadians and stakeholders to inform possible amendments to the Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulation (Protection Order Regulations).
A consultation paper has been prepared to provide additional information and guide feedback.
How to participate
Comments can be sent by email to the Firearms Policy Directorate at ps.firearms-armesafeu.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca. Please use "protection order" in the subject line of the email.
Comments and feedback are requested by March 4, 2026.
Who is the focus of this consultation
The objective of this consultation is to provide Canadians and stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on potential amendments to the Protection Order Regulations with a focus on the proposed definition of "protection order". This consultation builds off feedback received to date.
All interested parties, including members of the Canadian public with relevant experience, information and data may provide input. This may include firearms licence holders, individuals at risk of firearms violence and service organizations that support them, criminal justice experts, civil society organizations, law enforcement, Indigenous organizations and provinces and territories. All feedback will be considered.
Stakeholders are encouraged to share:
- comments regarding the proposal to expand the definition to include peace bonds issued under section 810 of the Criminal Code; and
- any technical data that should be considered in assessing potential amendments to the Regulations
Key questions for discussion
- Do you have any comments on expanding the scope of the definition of "protection order" to include section 810 peace bonds issued under the Criminal Code?
- If you are an organization/entity that has authority to issue protection orders:
- Do you have data on how many peace bonds (by type) are issued on an annual basis ? At what frequency? With or without conditions prohibiting possession of firearms?
- Do you have any other information or considerations to support the development of these or other targeted amendments?
Input gathered through this process will inform potential amendments to the Protection Order Regulations.
Related information
- Canada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 159, Number 10: Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulations
- Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 159, Number 7: Order Fixing April 4, 2025 as the Day on Which Sections 16 and 36 of An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) Come into Force
Contact us
Firearms Policy Directorate
Email: ps.firearms-armesafeu.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca