I can confirm that I have seen the same, including but not limited to AR10’s used for bear defense and big game - in many instances there may be a FN / Inuit exemption. Pretty sure the AK47 I saw had no exemption, but he was an elder and I didn’t have the heart to tell him.
As a cop, I’m a strict adherent to the law. That said, what I see doesn’t bother me unless an actual crime is being committed.
I’m not a as confident Pollivere will win, I’ve seldom been let down betting on the ignorance of Canadians. Especially those that live in built up urban areas 5,000 miles away.