In Canada, the right to defend oneself, others, or one’s property is legally recognized. But this right is not without limits. With recent high-profile incidents drawing public attention, it’s more important than ever for Canadians to understand the legal boundaries of self-defence, especially under Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
A Crown attorney made the right call in July by dropping second-degree murder charges against a Milton, Ont., man who shot and killed an intruder.
A home invasion in Halifax late last year provides a good example of what is permissible under Canada’s self-defence laws.
