Buyback Blowback – September 23, 2025

The Government of Canada launches a pilot of the buyback program for individuals who own banned assault weapons. But Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree and the program are being criticized following leaked remarks that the minister made calling the effectiveness and intention of the firearms program into question. Justice Minister Sean Fraser outlines his government's new law combatting hate crimes. CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks with the minister to learn more. Louis Blais, former Canadian Ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, discusses this week at the United Nations with Prime Minister Carney and President Trump delivering statements and the relations between Canada and the U.S. with host Michael Serapio.