The Canadian government has decided to extend the amnesty period for firearms owners until 90 days after a Supreme Court ruling on a controversial firearms ban. This extension, announced by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, is intended to respect the judicial process surrounding the legal challenge to the ban, which affects approximately 2,500 makes and models of firearms deemed too dangerous for public use. The initial amnesty was set to expire on October 30, but the government recognizes the importance of the Supreme Court's decision, expected next year, in determining the future of the ban. The firearms ban, which has faced significant opposition from gun owners and lobby groups, was first promised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the 2019 federal election. Currently, over 142,000 firearms have been declared under the federal compensation program, which aims to provide compensation for affected owners. The decision to extend the amnesty has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue that the ban unfairly targets law-abiding gun owners.