I understand your concerns.
From my perspective, this point seems clear. For example, in clause 36, the final decision would seem to rest with the chief firearms officer. The clause gives the chief firearms officer the power to revoke an individual’s licence if they are convinced that they participated in an act of domestic violence or stalking.
This same clause sets out some exceptions. The first is if the individual needs a firearm to hunt or trap in order to sustain themselves or their family. You had some concerns, as you are worried about the right to subsistence hunting and trapping. However, it seems clear to me, in the bill, that these exceptions are to be taken into account in the chief firearms officer’s decision.
Do you find this exception reassuring? Would you have wanted to see it taken further? Do you think this clause in particular could undermine first nations’ rights?
I would like to hear more of your thoughts on this clause. I understand your point of view fairly well, but it seems clear to me that exceptions would apply, and that they would address what seems to be a concern to you.