CANADALAND Guns N’ Greenland
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Jan 20, 2026 
Noah Schwartz, a political scientist and gun policy expert, discusses the tumultuous history of Canada's gun buyback program, highlighting its origins, mismanagement, and growing resistance. He raises concerns about public funds wasted and the risk of a grey market emerging. Sam Konnert, an Ottawa reporter, shifts the focus to Greenland, analyzing Trump's provocative remarks and their implications for NATO relations. The episode wraps up with insights on Canada's military exercises in Greenland and the ongoing tension in global politics.
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From Clear Pledge To Political Mess
- The Liberal gun buyback began as a clear, popular policy but became politically and logistically messy over six years.
- Repeated delays and shifting details eroded public support and complicated implementation.
Historic Ban Has Gaps
- Noah Schwartz notes assault weapons were banned in 1977 and are rare outside collectors and the military.
- He highlights gaps like the SKS remaining legal as an example of an incomplete ban.
Logistics Were Afterthoughts
- The government announced the buyback before solving crucial logistics like collection and IT systems.
- Ideas like using Canada Post or sending guns to Ukraine proved impractical and undermined credibility.