So.....here you go.

https://www.nraila.org/articles/2018...w-restrictions

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Under Canadian law, prospective firearm owners are required to obtain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). Applicants for a PAL are required to complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, and undergo a criminal and mental health background check. The intrusive application process also requires applicants to submit character references and information about “current and former conjugal partners.”
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