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Federal government confirms 25 guns collected in 'buyback' pilot, as Quebec pledges support

CBC:

The government also announced Wednesday it will provide up to $12.4 million to cover costs incurred by Quebec to run the buyback program in the province.

Quebec Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière said in a statement the province supports the federal program, calling it a step toward safer communities.

National Post:

The public safety department announced it would compensate Quebec to the tune of $12 million to assist in coordinating collection efforts.

Quebec is one of several provinces with its own provincial police force, the Sûreté du Québec, and is the first province to publicly declare its intention to support the federal program.