The province is taking over responsibility of the hiring of a Chief Firearms Officer from the federal government. The CFO is responsible for administering the federal Firearms Act and has jurisdiction over licensing, transporting, and carrying of firearms. The CFO also licenses instructors to deliver firearms safety courses in the province. The position does not have the ability to change federal laws or regulations. Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell says, “A provincially-appointed Chief Firearms Officer would best be able to articulated Saskatchewan’s concerns to the federal government on these issues while also respectfully engaging with the Saskatchewan firearms community.”