US EditionFact File: Canadians can defend against home invaders, but force must be ‘reasonable’
- All charges against Eddie Maurice were dropped after he injured a trespasser with a ricochet from a warning shot on his property, highlighting sections 34 and 35 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which allow citizens to use reasonable force for self-defense.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reiterated that Canadians deserve clear rights to self-defense, especially during home invasions, stating that individuals should do 'whatever is necessary' to protect themselves against intruders entering their homes uninvited.
- The charges of Jeremy McDonald, who defended himself from a home intruder, reflect ongoing debates about self-defense laws, attracting attention from conservative leaders like Danielle Smith and Doug Ford.
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Poilievre says Canadians deserve a right to defend themselves
Source: XAuthor: Clayton DeMaineConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has reaffirmed his stance on Canadians’ right to self-defence following a home invasion case in Lindsay, Ontario, that ignited a national debate.During a press conference in Ottawa where Poilievre blasted Carney for failing to deliver on campaign promises as Canada dropped another round of counter-tariffs without receiving anything in return, Poilievre restated his position on …
Cory Morgan: Self-Defence Isn’t Vigilantism—It’s an Integral Right of Canadians
Commentary When it comes to the right to defend oneself and one’s property in Canada, the nation doesn’t need to change the laws. It must change its attitude. Sections 34 and 35 of the Criminal Code make it clear that citizens may use force to defend themselves and their property. While many Canadians have been criminally charged for defending themselves with force, convictions are rare. The process is the punishment, however, as a person’s life…
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