Bill C-21: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (non-registration of firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted)

C-21 First Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-21 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (non-registration of firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted) first reading, June 19, 2006 THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY 90376 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act to repeal the requirement to obtain a registration certificate for firearms that are neither prohibited firearms nor restricted firearms. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 1st Session, 39th Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 house of commons of canada BILL C-21 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (non-registration of firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.S., c. C-46 CRIMINAL CODE 1995, c. 39, s. 139 1. (1) Subsections 91(1) and (2) of the Criminal Code are replaced by the following: Explanatory NotesCriminal Code Clause 1: (1) Existing text of subsections 91(1) and (2): 91. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm, unless the person is the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) a registration certificate for the firearm. (2) Subject to subsection (4) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless the person is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it. Notes explicativesCode criminel Article 1 : (1) Texte des paragraphes 91(1) et (2) : 91. (1) Sous réserve des paragraphes (4) et (5) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque a en sa possession une arme à feu sans être titulaire à la fois d’un permis qui l’y autorise et du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme. (2) Sous réserve du paragraphe (4) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque a en sa possession une arme prohibée, une arme à autorisation restreinte, un dispositif prohibé — autre qu’une réplique — ou des munitions prohibées sans être titulaire d’un permis qui l’y autorise. Unauthorized possession of firearm 91. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm without being the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. Unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon or restricted weapon (2) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, without being the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (2) Subparagraph 91(4)(b)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following: (2) Relevant portion of subsection 91(4): (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to ... (b) a person who comes into possession of a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition by the operation of law and who, within a reasonable period after acquiring possession of it, ... (ii) obtains a licence under which the person may possess it and, in the case of a firearm, a registration certificate for the firearm. (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 91(4) : (4) Les paragraphes (1) et (2) ne s’appliquent pas : [...] b) à la personne qui entre en possession de tels objets par effet de la loi et qui, dans un délai raisonnable, s’en défait légalement ou obtient un permis qui l’autorise à en avoir la possession, en plus, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu, du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme. (ii) obtains a licence under which the person may possess it and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (3) Subsection 91(5) of the Act is repealed. (3) Existing text of subsection 91(5): (5) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who possesses a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm and who is not the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm if the person (a) has borrowed the firearm; (b) is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it; and (c) is in possession of the firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain the person or the person’s family. (3) Texte du paragraphe 91(5) : (5) Le paragraphe (1) ne s’applique pas au possesseur d’une arme à feu — autre qu’une arme à feu prohibée ou une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — qui, sans être titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent, à la fois : a) l’a empruntée; b) est titulaire d’un permis l’autorisant à en avoir la possession; c) l’a en sa possession pour chasser, notamment à la trappe, afin de subvenir à ses besoins ou à ceux de sa famille. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 2. (1) Subsections 92(1) and (2) of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 2: (1) Existing text of subsections 92(1) and (2): 92. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm knowing that the person is not the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) a registration certificate for the firearm. (2) Subject to subsection (4) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition knowing that the person is not the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it. Article 2 : (1) Texte des paragraphes 92(1) et (2) : 92. (1) Sous réserve des paragraphes (4) et (5) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque a en sa possession une arme à feu sachant qu’il n’est pas titulaire d’un permis qui l’y autorise et du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme. (2) Sous réserve du paragraphe (4) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque a en sa possession une arme prohibée, une arme à autorisation restreinte, un dispositif prohibé — autre qu’une réplique — ou des munitions prohibées sachant qu’il n’est pas titulaire d’un permis qui l’y autorise. Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized 92. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm knowing that the person is not the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. Possession of prohibited weapon, device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized (2) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition knowing that the person is not the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (2) Subparagraph 92(4)(b)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following: (2) Relevant portion of subsection 92(4): (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to ... (b) a person who comes into possession of a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition by the operation of law and who, within a reasonable period after acquiring possession of it, (i) lawfully disposes of it, or (ii) obtains a licence under which the person may possess it and, in the case of a firearm, a registration certificate for the firearm. (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 92(4) : (4) Les paragraphes (1) et (2) ne s’appliquent pas : [...] b) à la personne qui entre en possession de tels objets par effet de la loi et qui, dans un délai raisonnable, s’en défait légalement ou obtient un permis qui l’autorise à en avoir la possession, en plus, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu, du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme. (ii) obtains a licence under which the person may possess it and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (3) Subsections 92(5) and (6) of the Act are repealed. (3) Existing text of subsections 92(5) and (6): (5) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who possesses a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm and who is not the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm if the person (a) has borrowed the firearm; (b) is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it; and (c) is in possession of the firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain the person or the person’s family. (6) Where a person is charged with an offence under subsection (1), evidence that the person was convicted of an offence under subsection 112(1) of the Firearms Act is admissible at any stage of the proceedings and may be taken into consideration for the purpose of proving that the person knew that the person was not the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm to which the offence relates. (3) Texte des paragraphes 92(5) et (6) : (5) Le paragraphe (1) ne s’applique pas au possesseur d’une arme à feu — autre qu’une arme à feu prohibée ou une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — qui, sans être titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent, à la fois : a) l’a empruntée; b) est titulaire d’un permis l’autorisant à en avoir la possession; c) l’a en sa possession pour chasser, notamment à la trappe, afin de subvenir à ses besoins ou à ceux de sa famille. (6) Lorsqu’un prévenu est inculpé d’une infraction au paragraphe (1), la preuve que celui-ci a été déclaré coupable d’une infraction prévue au paragraphe 112(1) de la Loi sur les armes à feu est admissible à toute étape des procédures et peut être prise en compte en vue d’établir que le prévenu savait qu’il n’était pas titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 3. The portion of subsection 93(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Clause 3: Relevant portion of subsection 93(1): 93. (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 98, every person commits an offence who, being the holder of an authorization or a licence under which the person may possess a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or prohibited ammunition, possesses the firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition at a place that is Article 3 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 93(1) : 93. (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (3) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction le titulaire d’une autorisation ou d’un permis qui l’autorise à avoir en sa possession une arme à feu, une arme prohibée, une arme à autorisation restreinte, un dispositif prohibé ou des munitions prohibées, s’il les a en sa possession : Possession at unauthorized place 93. (1) Subject to subsection (3), every person commits an offence who, being the holder of an authorization or a licence under which the person may possess a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or prohibited ammunition, possesses the firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition at a place that is 1995, c. 39, s. 139 4. (1) The portion of subsection 94(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Unauthorized possession in motor vehicle 94. (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), every person commits an offence who is an occupant of a motor vehicle in which the person knows there is a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (2) Subparagraphs 94(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 4: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 94(1): 94. (1) Subject to subsections (3) to (5) and section 98, every person commits an offence who is an occupant of a motor vehicle in which the person knows there is a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless (a) in the case of a firearm, (i) the person or any other occupant of the motor vehicle is the holder of (A) an authorization or a licence under which the person or other occupant may possess the firearm and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, transport the prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, and (B) a registration certificate for the firearm, (ii) the person had reasonable grounds to believe that any other occupant of the motor vehicle was the holder of (A) an authorization or a licence under which that other occupant may possess the firearm and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, transport the prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, and (B) a registration certificate for the firearm, or Article 4 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 94(1) : 94. (1) Sous réserve des paragraphes (3) à (5) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque occupe un véhicule automobile où il sait que se trouvent une arme à feu, une arme prohibée, une arme à autorisation restreinte, un dispositif prohibé — autre qu’une réplique — ou des munitions prohibées sauf si : a) dans le cas d’une arme à feu : (i) soit celui-ci ou tout autre occupant du véhicule est titulaire à la fois d’une autorisation ou d’un permis qui l’autorise à l’avoir en sa possession — et à la transporter, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu prohibée ou d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — et du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme, (ii) soit celui-ci avait des motifs raisonnables de croire qu’un autre occupant du véhicule était titulaire à la fois d’une autorisation ou d’un permis autorisant ce dernier à l’avoir en sa possession — et à la transporter, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu prohibée ou d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — et du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme, (i) the person or any other occupant of the motor vehicle is the holder of (A) a licence under which the person or other occupant may possess the firearm, and (B) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, an authorization and a registration certificate for it, (ii) the person had reasonable grounds to believe that any other occupant of the motor vehicle was the holder of (A) a licence under which that other occupant may possess the firearm, and (B) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, an authorization and a registration certificate for it. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 (3) Subsection 94(5) of the Act is repealed. (3) Existing text of subsection 94(5): (5) Subsection (1) does not apply to an occupant of a motor vehicle where the occupant or any other occupant of the motor vehicle is a person who possesses a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm and who is not the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm if the person (a) has borrowed the firearm; (b) is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it; and (c) is in possession of the firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain the person or the person’s family. (3) Texte du paragraphe 94(5) : (5) Le paragraphe (1) ne s’applique pas à l’occupant d’un véhicule automobile lorsque celui-ci ou tout autre occupant du véhicule a en sa possession une arme à feu — autre qu’une arme à feu prohibée ou une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — et que, sans être titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent, l’occupant visé, à la fois : a) l’a empruntée; b) est titulaire d’un permis l’autorisant à en avoir la possession; c) l’a en sa possession pour chasser, notamment à la trappe, afin de subvenir à ses besoins ou à ceux de sa famille. 1995, c. 39, s. 139 5. The portion of subsection 95(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Clause 5: Relevant portion of subsection 95(1): 95. (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 98, every person commits an offence who, in any place, possesses a loaded prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, or an unloaded prohibited firearm or restricted firearm together with readily accessible ammunition that is capable of being discharged in the firearm, unless the person is the holder of Article 5 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 95(1) : 95. (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (3) et de l’article 98, commet une infraction quiconque a en sa possession dans un lieu quelconque soit une arme à feu prohibée ou une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte chargées, soit une telle arme non chargée avec des munitions facilement accessibles qui peuvent être utilisées avec celle-ci, sans être titulaire à la fois : Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition 95. (1) Subject to subsection (3), every person commits an offence who, in any place, possesses a loaded prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, or an unloaded prohibited firearm or restricted firearm together with readily accessible ammunition that is capable of being discharged in the firearm, without being the holder of 1995, c. 39, s. 139 6. Subsections 117.03(1) and (2) of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 6: Existing text of subsections 117.03(1) and (2): 117.03 (1) Notwithstanding section 117.02, a peace officer who finds (a) a person in possession of a firearm who fails, on demand, to produce, for inspection by the peace officer, an authorization or a licence under which the person may lawfully possess the firearm and a registration certificate for the firearm, or (b) a person in possession of a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition who fails, on demand, to produce, for inspection by the peace officer, an authorization or a licence under which the person may lawfully possess it, may seize the firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition unless its possession by the person in the circumstances in which it is found is authorized by any provision of this Part, or the person is under the direct and immediate supervision of another person who may lawfully possess it. (2) Where a person from whom any thing is seized pursuant to subsection (1) claims the thing within fourteen days after the seizure and produces for inspection by the peace officer by whom it was seized, or any other peace officer having custody of it, (a) an authorization or a licence under which the person is lawfully entitled to possess it, and (b) in the case of a firearm, a registration certificate for the firearm, the thing shall forthwith be returned to that person. Article 6 : Texte des paragraphes 117.03(1) et (2) : 117.03 (1) Par dérogation à l’article 117.02, lorsqu’il trouve une personne qui a en sa possession une arme à feu, une arme prohibée, une arme à autorisation restreinte, un dispositif prohibé ou des munitions prohibées et qui est incapable de lui présenter sur-le-champ pour examen une autorisation ou un permis qui l’y autorise, en plus, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu, du certificat d’enregistrement de l’arme, l’agent de la paix peut saisir ces objets, à moins que la présente partie n’y autorise en l’espèce cette personne ou que celle-ci soit sous la surveillance directe d’une personne pouvant légalement les avoir en sa possession. (2) Ces objets doivent être remis sans délai au saisi, s’il les réclame dans les quatorze jours et présente à l’agent de la paix qui les a saisis ou en a la garde l’autorisation ou le permis qui l’autorise a en avoir la possession légale, en plus, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu, du certificat d’enregistrement de l’arme. Seizure on failure to produce authorization 117.03 (1) Despite section 117.02, a peace officer who finds (a) a person in possession of a firearm who fails, on demand, to produce, for inspection by the peace officer, an authorization or a licence under which the person may lawfully possess the firearm and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it, or (b) a person in possession of a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition who fails, on demand, to produce, for inspection by the peace officer, an authorization or a licence under which the person may lawfully possess it, may seize the firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition unless its possession by the person in the circumstances in which it is found is authorized by any provision of this Part, or the person is under the direct and immediate supervision of another person who may lawfully possess it. Return of seized thing on production of authorization (2) If a person from whom any thing is seized under subsection (1) claims the thing within fourteen days after the seizure and produces for inspection by the peace officer by whom it was seized, or any other peace officer having custody of it, (a) a licence under which the person is lawfully entitled to possess it, and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, an authorization and registration certificate for it, the thing shall without delay be returned to that person. 1995, c. 39 FIREARMS ACT 7. Subparagraph 4(a)(i) of the Firearms Act is replaced by the following: Firearms Act Clause 7: Relevant portion of section 4: 4. The purpose of this Act is (a) to provide, notably by sections 5 to 16 and 54 to 73, for the issuance of (i) licences, registration certificates and authorizations under which persons may possess firearms in circumstances that would otherwise constitute an offence under subsection 91(1), 92(1), 93(1) or 95(1) of the Criminal Code, Loi sur les armes à feu Article 7 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 4 : 4. La présente loi a pour objet : a) de prévoir, notamment aux articles 5 à 16 et 54 à 73, la délivrance : (i) de permis, de certificats d’enregistrement et d’autorisations permettant la possession d’armes à feu en des circonstances qui ne donnent pas lieu à une infraction aux paragraphes 91(1), 92(1), 93(1) ou 95(1) du Code criminel, (i) licences for firearms and authorizations and registration certificates for prohibited firearms or restricted firearms, under which persons may possess firearms in circumstances that would otherwise constitute an offence under subsection 91(1), 92(1), 93(1) or 95(1) of the Criminal Code, 2003, c. 8, s. 17 8. (1) Paragraph 23(1)(b) of the English version of the Act is replaced by the following: (b) the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee is not authorized to acquire and possess that kind of firearm; 2003, c. 8, s. 17 (2) Paragraphs 23(1)(c) to (f) of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 8: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 23(1): 23. (1) A person may transfer a firearm if, at the time of the transfer, ... (b) the person has no reason to believe that the transferee is not authorized to acquire and possess that kind of firearm; (c) the person informs the Registrar of the transfer; (d) if the person is an individual and the firearm is a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the individual informs a chief firearms officer of the transfer and obtains the authorization of the chief firearms officer for the transfer; (e) a new registration certificate for the firearm is issued in accordance with this Act; and (f) the prescribed conditions are complied with. Article 8 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 23(1) : 23. (1) La cession d’une arme à feu est permise si, au moment où elle s’opère : [...] b) le cédant n’a aucun motif de croire que le cessionnaire n’est pas autorisé à acquérir et à posséder une telle arme à feu; c) le cédant informe le directeur de la cession; d) si le cédant est un particulier et s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu prohibée ou d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte, le particulier informe le contrôleur des armes à feu de la cession et obtient l’autorisation correspondante; e) un nouveau certificat d’enregistrement de l’arme à feu est délivré conformément à la présente loi; f) les conditions réglementaires sont remplies. (c) in the case of a transfer to an individual, the transferor informs a chief firearms officer of the transfer and obtains the authorization of the chief firearms officer for the transfer; (d) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the transferor informs the Registrar of the transfer and a new registration certificate is issued in accordance with this Act; and (e) the prescribed conditions are met. 2003, c. 8, s. 20 9. The portion of section 27 of the Act before paragraph (d) is replaced by the following: Clause 9: Relevant portion of section 27: 27. On being informed of a proposed transfer of a prohibited firearm or restricted firearm under section 23, a chief firearms officer shall (a) verify (i) whether the transferee or individual holds a licence, (ii) whether the transferee or individual is still eligible to hold that licence, and (iii) whether the licence authorizes the transferee or individual to acquire that kind of firearm or to acquire prohibited weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition or prohibited ammunition, as the case may be; (b) in the case of a proposed transfer of a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns), verify the purpose for which the transferee or individual wishes to acquire the restricted firearm or handgun and determine whether the particular restricted firearm or handgun is appropriate for that purpose; (c) decide whether to approve the transfer and inform the Registrar of that decision; and Article 9 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 27 : 27. Dès qu’il est informé d’un projet de cession d’une arme à feu prohibée ou d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte en application de l’article 23, le contrôleur des armes à feu : a) vérifie, à l’égard du cessionnaire ou du particulier : (i) s’il est titulaire d’un permis, (ii) s’il y est toujours admissible, (iii) si le permis autorise l’acquisition de l’objet en cause; b) en cas de cession d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte ou d’une arme de poing visée au paragraphe 12(6.1) (armes de poing : 1er décembre 1998), vérifie la finalité de l’acquisition par le cessionnaire ou le particulier et détermine si l’arme est appropriée; c) autorise ou refuse la cession et avise le directeur de sa décision; Chief firearms officer 27. On being informed of a proposed transfer of a firearm under section 23, a chief firearms officer shall (a) verify (i) whether the transferee holds a licence, (ii) whether the transferee is still eligible to hold that licence, and (iii) whether the licence authorizes the transferee to acquire that kind of firearm; (b) in the case of a proposed transfer of a restricted firearm or a handgun referred to in subsection 12(6.1) (pre-December 1, 1998 handguns), verify the purpose for which the transferee wishes to acquire the restricted firearm or handgun and determine whether the particular restricted firearm or handgun is appropriate for that purpose; (c) decide whether to approve the transfer and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, inform the Registrar of that decision; and 10. Subparagraph 33(a)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 10: Relevant portion of section 33: 33. Subject to section 34, a person may lend a firearm only if (a) the person ... (ii) lends the borrower the registration certificate for the firearm, except in the case of a borrower who uses the firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain himself or herself or his or her family; or Article 10 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 33 : 33. Sous réserve de l’article 34, le prêt d’une arme à feu n’est permis que dans l’un ou l’autre des cas suivants : a) le prêteur : [...] (ii) livre l’arme à feu à celui-ci accompagnée du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent, sauf dans les cas où l’emprunteur l’utilise pour la chasse, notamment à la trappe, pour subvenir à ses besoins ou à ceux de sa famille; (ii) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, lends the registration certificate for it to the borrower; or 11. Paragraph 34(a) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 11: Relevant portion of section 34: 34. A person may lend a firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, to a police force or to a municipality if (a) in the case of a firearm, the transferor lends the borrower the registration certificate for the firearm; and Article 11 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 34 : 34. Le prêt d’armes à feu, d’armes prohibées, de dispositifs prohibés, d’armes à autorisation restreinte, de munitions et de munitions prohibées à Sa Majesté du chef du Canada ou d’une province, à une force policière ou à une municipalité est permis si : a) dans le cas d’une arme à feu, le prêteur la livre accompagnée du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent; (a) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the transferor lends the registration certificate for it to the borrower; and 12. Paragraph 35.1(1)(b) of the Act, as enacted by section 27 of chapter 8 of the Statutes of Canada, 2003, is replaced by the following: Clause 12: Relevant portion of subsection 35.1(1): 35.1 (1) A non-resident who holds a licence may import a firearm that is not a prohibited firearm if, at the time of importation ... (b) the individual produces a licence authorizing him or her to acquire and possess that kind of firearm and satisfies the customs officer that the individual holds a registration certificate for the firearm; Article 12 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 35.1(1) : 35.1 (1) Le non-résident titulaire d’un permis peut importer une arme à feu non prohibée si, au moment de l’importation : [...] b) il produit un permis l’autorisant à acquérir et à posséder une telle arme à feu et convainc l’agent qu’il est titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement afférent à l’arme; (b) the individual produces a licence authorizing him or her to acquire and possess that kind of firearm and, in the case of a restricted firearm, satisfies the customs officer that the individual holds a registration certificate for the firearm; 13. Subsection 36(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 13: Existing text of subsection 36(1): 36. (1) A declaration that is confirmed under paragraph 35(1)(b) has the same effect after the importation of the firearm as a licence authorizing the non-resident to possess only that firearm and as a registration certificate for the firearm until the expiration of sixty days after the importation or, in the case of a restricted firearm, until the earlier of (a) the expiration of those sixty days, and (b) the expiration of the authorization to transport. Article 13 : Texte du paragraphe 36(1) : 36. (1) Une fois attestée conformément à l’alinéa 35(1)d), la déclaration a valeur de permis de possession — valide à l’égard de l’arme à feu importée seulement — et de certificat d’enregistrement pour une période de soixante jours à compter de l’importation, qui ne peut dépasser, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte, la période de validité de l’autorisation de transport y afférente. Temporary licence and registration certificate 36. (1) A declaration that is confirmed under paragraph 35(1)(b) has the same effect after the importation of the firearm as a licence authorizing the non-resident to possess only that firearm and, in the case of a restricted firearm, as a registration certificate for the firearm until (a) the expiry of sixty days after the importation, in the case of a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm; or (b) the earlier of the expiry of sixty days after the importation and the expiry of the authorization to transport, in the case of a restricted firearm. 14. Subparagraph 38(1)(a)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 14: Relevant portion of subsection 38(1): 38. (1) An individual who holds a licence may export a firearm if, at the time of the exportation, (a) the individual ... (ii) produces his or her licence and the registration certificate for the firearm and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, an authorization to transport the firearm; and Article 14 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 38(1) : 38. (1) L’exportation d’une arme à feu par un particulier titulaire d’un permis est autorisée si, au moment où elle survient : a) celui-ci : [...] (ii) produit son permis ainsi que le certificat d’enregistrement et, s’il s’agit d’une arme à feu prohibée ou d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte, l’autorisation de transport y afférents; (ii) produces his or her licence and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the registration certificate for the firearm and an authorization to transport the firearm; and 15. Paragraphs 40(1)(b) and (c) of the Act, as enacted by section 30 of chapter 8 of the Statutes of Canada, 2003, are replaced by the following: Clause 15: Relevant portion of subsection 40(1): 40. (1) An individual who holds a licence may import a firearm that was exported in accordance with section 38 if, at the time of importation ... (b) the individual produces a licence authorizing him or her to possess that kind of firearm and satisfies the customs officer that the individual holds a registration certificate for the firearm; (c) in the case of a prohibited firearm or restricted firearm, the individual holds an authorization to transport the prohibited firearm or restricted firearm; and Article 15 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 40(1) : 40. (1) Le particulier titulaire d’un permis peut importer une arme à feu exportée conformément à l’article 38 si, au moment de l’importation : [...] b) il produit un permis l’autorisant à posséder une telle arme à feu et convainc l’agent qu’il est titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement afférent à l’arme; c) s’agissant d’une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte ou d’une arme à feu prohibée, il est titulaire de l’autorisation de transport y afférente; (b) the individual produces a licence authorizing him or her to possess that kind of firearm; (c) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the individual holds an authorization to transport it and satisfies the customs officer that the individual holds a registration certificate for the firearm; and 16. Section 41 of the Act, as enacted by section 31 of chapter 8 of the Statutes of Canada, 2003, is replaced by the following: Clause 16: Text of section 41: 41. An authorization that is confirmed in accordance with paragraph 40(2)(e) has the same effect as a registration certificate for the firearm until a registration certificate is issued for the firearm. Article 16 : Texte de l’article 41 : 41. Une fois attestée conformément à l’alinéa 40(2)e), l’autorisation a valeur de certificat d’enregistrement jusqu’à ce que le certificat d’enregistrement soit délivré pour l’arme à feu. Temporary registration certificate 41. An authorization that is confirmed in accordance with paragraph 40(2)(e) has the same effect as a registration certificate for a restricted firearm until a registration certificate is issued for it. 17. Paragraph 44(a) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 17: Relevant portion of section 44: 44. An authorization to export goods described in section 43 may be issued to a business only if the business that applies for such an authorization (a) in the case of a firearm, holds the registration certificate for the firearm; Article 17 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 44 : 44. L’autorisation d’exportation de marchandises visées à l’article 43 ne peut être délivrée à l’entreprise qui en fait la demande que si celle-ci : a) est titulaire, dans le cas d’armes à feu, du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent; (a) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, holds the registration certificate for the firearm; 18. Section 60 of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 18: Existing text of section 60: 60. The Registrar is responsible for issuing registration certificates for firearms and assigning firearms identification numbers to them and for issuing authorizations to export and authorizations to import. Article 18 : Texte de l’article 60 : 60. Le certificat d’enregistrement d’une arme à feu et le numéro d’enregistrement qui est attribué à celle-ci, de même que les autorisations d’exportation et d’importation, sont délivrés par le directeur. Registration certificates and authorizations to export or import 60. The Registrar is responsible for issuing registration certificates for prohibited firearms and restricted firearms and assigning firearms identification numbers to them and for issuing authorizations to export and authorizations to import firearms. 19. The portion of section 66 of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Clause 19: Relevant portion of section 66: 66. A registration certificate for a firearm expires where Article 19 : Texte de l’article 66 : 66. Le certificat d’enregistrement d’une arme à feu est valide tant que le titulaire du certificat demeure propriétaire de l’arme à feu ou que celle-ci demeure une arme à feu. Term of registration certificates 66. A registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm expires when 20. Paragraph 71(1)(a) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 20: Relevant portion of subsection 71(1): 71. (1) The Registrar (a) may revoke a registration certificate for any good and sufficient reason; and Article 20 : Texte du paragraphe 71(1) : 71. (1) Le directeur peut révoquer le certificat d’enregistrement pour toute raison valable; il est tenu de le faire à l’égard d’une arme à feu en la possession d’un particulier dans le cas où le contrôleur des armes à feu l’informe, en application de l’article 67, que l’arme à feu n’est pas utilisée aux fins prévues à l’article 28. (a) may revoke a registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm for any good and sufficient reason; and 21. Subsection 72(5) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 21: Existing text of subsection 72(5): (5) A notice given under subsection (1) in respect of a registration certificate must specify a reasonable period during which the applicant for or holder of the registration certificate may deliver to a peace officer or a firearms officer or a chief firearms officer or otherwise lawfully dispose of the firearm to which the registration certificate relates and during which sections 91, 92 and 94 of the Criminal Code and section 112 of this Act do not apply to the applicant or holder. Article 21 : Texte du paragraphe 72(5) : (5) La notification accorde un délai raisonnable pendant lequel le demandeur ou le titulaire d’un certificat d’enregistrement d’une arme à feu peut se départir légalement de celle-ci, notamment en la remettant à un agent de la paix, au préposé aux armes à feu ou au contrôleur des armes à feu, sans qu’une poursuite ne puisse être intentée contre lui en vertu des articles 91, 92 ou 94 du Code criminel ou de l’article 112 de la présente loi. Disposal of firearms — registration certificate (5) A notice given under subsection (1) in respect of a registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm must specify a reasonable period during which the applicant for or holder of the registration certificate may deliver to a peace officer or a firearms officer or a chief firearms officer or otherwise lawfully dispose of the firearm to which the registration certificate relates and during which sections 91, 92 and 94 of the Criminal Code do not apply to the applicant or holder. 22. Paragraphs 83(1)(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 22: Relevant portion of subsection 83(1): 83. (1) The Registrar shall establish and maintain a registry, to be known as the Canadian Firearms Registry, in which shall be kept a record of (a) every licence, registration certificate and authorization that is issued or revoked by the Registrar; (b) every application for a licence, registration certificate or authorization that is refused by the Registrar; Article 22 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 83(1) : 83. (1) Le directeur constitue et tient un registre, dénommé le Registre canadien des armes à feu, où sont notés : a) les permis, certificats d’enregistrement ou autorisations qu’il délivre ou révoque; b) les demandes de permis, de certificat d’enregistrement ou d’autorisation qu’il refuse; (a) every licence, every registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm and every authorization that is issued or revoked by the Registrar; (b) every application for a licence, a registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm or an authorization that is refused by the Registrar; 23. Section 105 of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 23: Existing text of section 105: 105. An inspector who believes on reasonable grounds that a person possesses a firearm may, by demand made to that person, require that person, within a reasonable time after the demand is made, to produce the firearm in the manner specified by the inspector for the purpose of verifying the serial number or other identifying features of the firearm and of ensuring that the person is the holder of the registration certificate for the firearm. Article 23 : Texte de l’article 105 : 105. S’il a des motifs raisonnables de croire qu’une personne possède une arme à feu, l’inspecteur peut lui ordonner de présenter, dans un délai raisonnable suivant la demande et de la manière indiquée par l’inspecteur, cette arme en vue d’en vérifier le numéro de série ou d’autres caractéristiques et de s’assurer que cette personne est titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent. Demand to produce firearm 105. An inspector who believes on reasonable grounds that a person possesses a firearm may, by demand made to that person, require that person, within a reasonable time after the demand is made, to produce the firearm in the manner specified by the inspector for the purpose of verifying the serial number or other identifying features of the firearm and of ensuring that, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, the person is the holder of the registration certificate for it. 24. The portion of section 109 of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Clause 24: Relevant portion of section 109: 109. Every person who commits an offence under section 106, 107 or 108, who contravenes subsection 29(1) or who contravenes a regulation made under paragraph 117(d), (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), (l), (m) or (n) the contravention of which has been made an offence under paragraph 117(o) Article 24 : Texte du passage visé de l’article 109 : 109. Quiconque contrevient aux articles 106, 107 ou 108 ou au paragraphe 29(1) ou à un règlement d’application des alinéas 117d), e), f), g), i), j), l), m) ou n) dont la contravention est devenue une infraction aux termes de l’alinéa 117o) est coupable : Punishment 109. Every person who commits an offence under section 106, 107 or 108, who contravenes subsection 29(1) or who contravenes a regulation made under paragraph 117(d), (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), (l), (m), (m.1) or (n) the contravention of which has been made an offence under paragraph 117(o) 25. Section 112 of the Act is repealed. Clause 25: Existing text of section 112: 112. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), every person commits an offence who, not having previously committed an offence under this subsection or subsection 91(1) or 92(1) of the Criminal Code, possesses a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm without being the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to (a) a person who possesses a firearm while the person is under the direct and immediate supervision of a person who may lawfully possess it, for the purpose of using it in a manner in which the supervising person may lawfully use it; (b) a person who comes into possession of a firearm by operation of law and who, within a reasonable period after acquiring possession of it, lawfully disposes of it or obtains a registration certificate for it; or (c) a person who possesses a firearm and who is not the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm if the person (i) has borrowed the firearm, (ii) is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it, and (iii) is in possession of the firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain himself or herself or his or her family. (3) Every person who, at any particular time between the commencement day and the later of January 1, 1998 and such other date as is prescribed, possesses a firearm that, as of that particular time, is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm is deemed for the purposes of subsection (1) to be, until January 1, 2003 or such other earlier date as is prescribed, the holder of a registration certificate for the firearm. (4) Where, in any proceedings for an offence under this section, any question arises as to whether a person is the holder of a registration certificate, the onus is on the defendant to prove that the person is the holder of the registration certificate. Article 25 : Texte de l’article 112 : 112. (1) Sous réserve des paragraphes (2) et (3), commet une infraction quiconque, n’ayant pas antérieurement commis une infraction prévue au présent paragraphe ou aux paragraphes 91(1) ou 92(1) du Code criminel, possède une arme à feu — qui n’est pas une arme à feu prohibée ni une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte — sans être titulaire d’un certificat d’enregistrement pour cette arme à feu. (2) Le paragraphe (1) ne s’applique pas : a) au possesseur d’une arme à feu qui est sous la surveillance directe d’une personne pouvant légalement l’avoir en sa possession, et qui s’en sert de la manière dont celle-ci peut légalement s’en servir; b) à la personne qui entre en possession d’une arme à feu par effet de la loi et qui, dans un délai raisonnable, s’en défait légalement ou obtient le certificat d’enregistrement pour cette arme; c) au possesseur d’une arme à feu qui, sans être titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement y afférent, à la fois : (i) l’a empruntée, (ii) est titulaire d’un permis en autorisant la possession, (iii) l’a en sa possession pour chasser, notamment à la trappe, afin de subvenir à ses besoins ou à ceux de sa famille. (3) Quiconque, à tout moment entre la date de référence et le 1er janvier 1998 — ou toute autre date fixée par règlement — possède une arme à feu qui, à ce moment, n’est pas une arme à feu prohibée ni une arme à feu à autorisation restreinte est réputé pour l’application du paragraphe (1) être, jusqu’au 1er janvier 2003 ou jusqu’à toute autre date antérieure fixée par règlement, titulaire du certificat d’enregistrement de cette arme à feu. (4) Dans toute poursuite intentée dans le cadre du présent article, c’est au défendeur qu’il incombe éventuellement de prouver qu’une personne est titulaire d’un certificat d’enregistrement. 26. Sections 114 and 115 of the Act are replaced by the following: Clause 26: Existing text of sections 114 and 115: 114. Every person commits an offence who, being the holder of a licence, registration certificate or authorization that is revoked, does not deliver it up to a peace officer or firearms officer without delay after the revocation. 115. Every person who commits an offence under section 112, 113 or 114 is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction. Article 26 : Texte des articles 114 et 115 : 114. Commet une infraction le titulaire d’un permis, d’un certificat d’enregistrement ou d’une autorisation qui ne restitue pas le document sans délai après sa révocation à l’agent de la paix ou au préposé aux armes à feu. 115. Quiconque contrevient aux articles 112, 113 ou 114 est coupable d’une infraction punissable par procédure sommaire. Failure to deliver up revoked licence, etc. 114 Every person commits an offence who, being the holder of a licence, a registration certificate for a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm or an authorization that is revoked, does not deliver it up to a peace officer or firearms officer without delay after the revocation. Punishment 115. Every person who commits an offence under section 113 or 114 is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction. 27. (1) Section 117 of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (m): Clause 27: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of section 117: 117. The Governor in Council may make regulations ... (o) creating offences consisting of contraventions of the regulations made under paragraph (d), (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), (k.1), (k.2), (l), (m) or (n); Article 27 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé de l’article 117 : 117. Le gouverneur en conseil peut, par règlement : [...] o) créer des infractions pour contravention des règlements pris en vertu des alinéas d), e), f), g), i), j), k.1), k.2), l), m) ou n); (m.1) regulating the keeping and destruction of records by businesses in relation to firearms that are neither prohibited firearms nor restricted firearms; 2003, c. 8, s. 54(3) (2) Paragraph 117(o) of the Act is replaced by the following: (o) creating offences consisting of contraventions of the regulations made under paragraph (d), (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), (k.1), (k.2), (l), (m) , (m.1) or (n); 28. Subsection 119(3) of the Act is replaced by the following: Clause 28: Existing text of subsection 119(3): (3) A regulation made under paragraph 117(i), (l), (m), (n), (o), (q), (s) or (t) may be made without being laid before either House of Parliament if the federal Minister is of the opinion that the making of the regulation is so urgent that section 118 should not be applicable in the circumstances. Article 28 : Texte du paragraphe 119(3) : (3) Les règlements d’application des alinéas 117i), l), m), n), o), q), s) ou t) peuvent être pris sans avoir auparavant été déposés devant l’une ou l’autre chambre du Parlement, si le ministre fédéral estime que l’urgence de la situation justifie une dérogation à l’article 118. Exception — urgency (3) A regulation made under paragraph 117(i), (l), (m), (m.1), (n), (o), (q), (s) or (t) may be made without being laid before either House of Parliament if the federal Minister is of the opinion that the making of the regulation is so urgent that section 118 should not be applicable in the circumstances. COORDINATING AMENDMENTS 2003, c. 8 29. (1) In this section, the “other Act” means An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act, being chapter 8 of the Statutes of Canada, 2003. (2) On the later of the day on which section 13 of this Act comes into force and the day on which section 28 of the other Act comes into force — or, if those days are the same day, then on that day — subsection 36(1) of the Firearms Act is replaced by the following: Temporary licence and registration certificate 36. (1) A declaration that is confirmed under paragraph 35(1)(d) has the same effect after the importation of the firearm as a licence authorizing the non-resident to possess that kind of firearm, and in the case of a restricted firearm, as a registration certificate for the firearm, for a period of (a) in the case of a declaration where a report referred to in subparagraph 35(1)(b)(i) was produced, one year after the importation; or (b) in the case of any other declaration, 60 days after the importation. (3) On the later of the day on which section 14 of this Act comes into force and the day on which section 29 of the other Act comes into force — or, if those days are the same day, then on that day — paragraph 38(1)(a) of the Firearms Act is replaced by the following: (a) holds a licence to possess that kind of firearm and, in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate and an authorization to transport the firearm; and Bill C-10 30. (1) Subsections (2) to (4) apply if Bill C-10, introduced in the 1st session of the 39th Parliament and entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (in this section, the “other Act”), receives royal assent. (2) On the later of the day on which section 3 of the other Act comes into force and the day on which subsection 1(1) of this Act comes into force — or, if those days are the same day, then on that day — subsection 91(1) of the Criminal Code is replaced by the following: Unauthorized possession of firearm 91. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm without being the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. (3) On the later of the day on which section 4 of the other Act comes into force and the day on which subsection 2(1) of this Act comes into force — or, if those days are the same day, then on that day — subsection 92(1) of the Criminal Code is replaced by the following: Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized 92. (1) Subject to subsection (4), every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm knowing that the person is not the holder of (a) a licence under which the person may possess it; and (b) in the case of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, a registration certificate for it. (4) On the later of the day on which section 6 of the other Act comes into force and the day on which subsection 4(1) of this Act comes into force — or, if those days are the same day, then on that day — the portion of subsection 94(1) of the Criminal Code before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Unauthorized possession in motor vehicle 94. (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), every person commits an offence who is an occupant of a motor vehicle in which the person knows there is a firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless COMING INTO FORCE Order in council 31. 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