Canada’s public safety minister on Monday defended the government’s plans to revive a buyback program for banned firearms , one day after he was caught on tape appearing to question its effectiveness.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said during question period in the House of Commons that it was a “good thing” his comments were caught on leaked audio obtained by Global News, in which he acknowledged police may not be able to enforce the program that he suggested was only moving forward due to political pressure.

“My comments were misguided,” Anandasangaree said. “Having said that, Mr. Speaker, it’s important to have the program in place. It’s what Canadians are looking for.”

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hammered the minister over his comments, saying Anandasanga

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