Thank you.
Again, this is similar to CPC-3 and CPC-4. However, there are some substantial changes to the body of it.
Clause 1 is amended by adding after line 8 on page 1:
(2.01) A firearm may be deemed a prohibited firearm, restricted firearm or non-restricted firearm for the purposes of this Act and the Criminal Code despite the definitions of those terms in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code by order of the federal Minister on the recommendation of the Firearms Classification Board established in subsection (2.02).
(2.02) The Firearms Classification Board is established and, subject to subsections (2.03) and (2.04), is to consist, in equal numbers, of individuals named by the federal Minister and individuals named by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
(2.03) Only holders of a licence authorizing the possession of prohibited firearms or restricted firearms shall be named to the Board.
(2.04) In naming individuals to the Board, the federal Minister shall ensure that there are individuals who
(a) provide instructions in the use of firearms as part of a restricted firearms safety course that is approved by the federal Minister;
(b) handle firearms in the course of duties of employment; and
(c) represent various firearms users, including hunters and members of First Nations.
(2.05) The Board may make recommendations to the federal Minister as to whether a firearm should be deemed a prohibited firearm, restricted firearm or non-restricted firearm for the purposes of this Act and the Criminal Code. The federal Minister shall cause all recommendations of the Board to be published in the Canada Gazette.
(2.06) Proceedings of the Board shall be conducted in the prescribed manner.