Mr. Randall Koops at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On June 7th, 2018. See this statement in context.

June 7th, 2018 / 6:40 p.m.

Director General, Policing and Firearms Policy, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Yes, but the Governor in Council may require that the period be longer.

I'm sorry, but I'm going to speak in English to be more precise.

If Canada wishes to enter into certain international treaties that relate to the retention of firearms data, the Governor in Council would have the ability to prescribe a longer period.

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