Canadian Firearms

Program (CFP)

BY OMOJO JOEL AHIABA

MAY 25, 2023.

 HISTORY OF FIREARMS CONTROL IN
CANADA
1995
1996
1977
Bill C-68
Firearms Act Canada
1934 Mandatory Bill C-51 Firearms Licenses
Firearms
Handgun (FAC) Centre)
(PAL/POL) (CAFC)
Registration

Canadian
Centralized Canadian Police Firearms
1951 Handgun Information Canadian Firearms Registration
Registry Centre (CPIC) Program (CFP) System
(CFRS)

1966 1998
1995
INTRODUCTION

u Canada has a long history of firearms control .

u The primary objective of the CFP was to aid the execution and management
of firearms regulations of 1995.

u CFP has undergone a series of innovative changes over the years (1995-
2003) which has led to increased resource expenditure.

u As at September 2005, CAFC had issued near 2million firearms licences and
the CFIS recorded over 7 millions firearms registrations ).
 KEY ISSUES

Implementational
• Ineffective database synchronization
• Technological gaps.
• Absence of standardized data input
procedures.
Controversial
• Regulation opposition
• Firearms black market.
• Privacy concerns.
• Cost overruns ($900m+
 ALTERNATIVES

• Re-structure the Canadian Police

1 Information Centre (CPIC)

2 • Revert to Canadian Firearms

Registration System (CFRS)

3 • Implement a brand new system.

 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Alternative 1:Re-structure the Canadian Police Information

Centre (CPIC)

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Improved efficiency and effectiveness

Disruption during the restructuring process

Updated infrastructure and technology

Expensive

Improved data management and access

Challenges in harmonizing data
 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Alternative 2: Revert to Canadian Firearms Registration

System (CFRS)

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Familiarity Familiarity and prior experience

Technological obsolescence

Established framework
Potential resistance from stakeholders

Historical data preservation

Cost implications
 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Alternative 3: Develop a brand new system.

STRENGTHS

Technological advancements
WEAKNESSES

Customization and flexibility

implementation obstacles

Improved data management

Transition period

Public Appeal
Initial costs
RECOMMENDATIONS

u Based on the analysis and assessment of the alternatives, Alternative

3: Develop a brand ew system is my suggested recommendation.
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u Statistics Canada, (2006).“Quick Facts about the Canadian Firearms Program as of
December 31, 2005,”
http://www.cfccafc.gc.ca/media/program_statistics/default_e.asp,
u Canadian Firearms Program (2006).Richard Ivey School of Business, university of
Western Ontario.