Shannon (CPL/MIFR/FI)

From Facebook; There is a peculiar irony in the timing of the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing involving the CCFR firearms case, held on the eve of November 11th, 2026. Just hours before Canadians pause to remember the mass killings, the wars, and the countless human lives lost at the hands of governments and nations, we find ourselves in a courtroom debating the authority of a government seeking to prevent mass killings by civilians. The Governments entire case is built around preventing mass killings. The irony is difficult to overlook. To be clear, I recognize that the timing was almost certainly a matter of bureaucratic scheduling, and not some deliberate attempt to diminish the significance of Remembrance Day. But sometimes coincidence carries a message of its own. November 11th is a day when we remember the terrible consequences of unchecked power, conflict, ideology and the human capacity for violence. It is also a day when we reflect on freedom, responsibility and the sacrifices made to preserve both. The juxtaposition of these two events, separated by mere hours, is undeniably dripping with irony. Perhaps it is a timely reminder that protecting Canadians, preserving their freedoms and remembering our history should never be treated as mutually exclusive responsibilities. "Lest we forget" ~ Scott Casey, Canadian Veteran Founder, Rolling Barrage Recipient Min. VAC commendation Recipient GG Sovereign’s medal for volunteers President, Military Minds Author - Ghostkeepers