Yes, it was indeed a "as need by mission" issued weapon for the SAR tech's in B.C. They are not privately owned so are not subjected to the rules and regulations of the current gun laws.
The butt stock folds behind the pistol grip to the non-bolt handle side

The one I seen was with the flight operator. It fit in a nylon "sock" on the side of his pack. This was during a internationally attended fugitive search. I had "dispatched" the operational objective and He had winched me up on a canopy penetrator.

We talked "around the fire" after a briefing for quite some time. He was very gun savvy, outdoors-y (sporting wise) just a good guy to visit with. Most Operators I met at that time where in capable in the Bush, but not hunters or sporting men at all. All survival, no enjoyment of the out of doors.

They kept a supply of Imperial 180gr SaberTips for them.