TheGunBlog.ca — Following are comments by Canada’s Ministry of Public Safety on when Bill C-71 officially takes effect as a new law against federally licensed gun owners and businesses.

Some parts come into force immediately following the Royal Assent ceremony that could happen at any time, and some parts will take effect later through a series of cabinet orders known as an “Order in Council.”

Zarah Malik, a spokeswoman for the Ottawa-based