Well, I believe Canada is officially in TP territory now too.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper refuses to sign the small arms treaty.

Canada initially supported the arms trade treaty, but earlier this spring Baird suggested the government would have to study further whether to adopt it.

Baird has said there is a potential link between signing on to the treaty and Canada’s now-abolished long gun registry.

The government is taking its time to consult with “organizations, industry, and individuals as well as the provinces and territories” before making a decision, Baird spokesman Rick Roth said in an email.

Roth stopped short of providing a timeline, however.

“If properly done, an arms trade treaty can help limit the worldwide trade in illicit arms,” he said.

“At the same time, it is important that such a treaty not affect lawful and responsible firearms owners nor discourage the transfer of firearms for recreational uses such as sport shooting and hunting.”

Dewar dismissed the government’s argument that the treaty would have an any impact on gun owners in Canada.

“No one believes that,” he said.

“If we see in the case of the United States, they’re going to sign the treaty where there’s very strong protection of gun owners rights. If they can sign it, why in God’s name can’t Canada?”

Can’t wait for the day Harper gets booted out the door of The Parliament Buildings.