Majority of decided Ontarians want Ford to block federal gun confiscation program: poll

Subhead:The Liberals' controversial firearm 'buyback' program continues to face backlash.# A new poll suggests Ontario Premier Doug Ford may have public support if he follows Alberta and Saskatchewan in passing legislation to block Ottawa's controversial firearms confiscation program. According to polling conducted by Leger and highlighted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), 56 per cent of Ontarians who expressed an opinion said Ford should introduce legislation similar to laws already passed in Alberta and Saskatchewan to prevent the federal government from using provincial resources to confiscate firearms from licensed owners. Overall, 39 per cent of Ontarians support such legislation, while 30 per cent oppose it and 31 per cent remain undecided. "The poll shows that Ontarians want Ford to do more to fight Ottawa's wasteful and ineffective gun grab," said CTF Prairie Director Gage Haubrich. "Law enforcement experts are clearly stating Ottawa's gun confiscation won't work."

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