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Northwest Territories
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The Government of the Northwest Territories will not administer the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. The GNWT has stated that the RCMP will not participate in any confiscation activities and has requested that Ottawa communicate directly with Indigenous governments in the territory.
Official Statement
“We are focused on ensuring the territorial resources are in place so that the RCMP can concentrate on core policing duties.”
— Jay Macdonald, Justice Minister, Northwest Territories