Government takes action to eliminate the costly and ineffective long-gun registry
Press Release
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
May 17, 2006
http://www.psepc-sppcc.gc.ca/media/nr/2006/nr20060517-en.asp

“The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the Government’s plan to eliminate the long-gun registry and to better meet law enforcement needs while reducing burdens on law-abiding long-gun owners.”