The Canadian government just got rid of the “Long Gun Registry,” for rifles and hunting weapons.
It is more restricted than the USA. I do not know about hand guns. The RCMP however will also not show up on your door step with a SWAT team to serve a warrant for a house two blocks down the street, and kill your dog if it barks, so some of this is relative.
You can’t own a hand gun unless you are a member of a shooting club....or a street gang.