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In Canada, some police are 'worse than the burglar' for those defending themselves

Watch: Lawyer Ian Runkle explains how the law needs to change for those acting in self defence

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The debate over self-defence law in Canada has been thrust back into the spotlight following an incident in Vaughn, Ontario. York Regional Police have decided not to charge a homeowner who shot and wounded one of three armed and masked suspects who had allegedly forced their way into the man’s home. Ontario Premier Doug Ford even weighed in on the case, offering “congratulations” to the homeowner and adding that, “I’m glad you shot the guy.”

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This comes just a few weeks after police finally decided to drop charges against a homeowner in Lindsay, Ontario following a high-profile home invasion case from last August and comes amid a push from the federal Conservatives to make legislative changes to better protect homeowners in such situations. We’re joined by Ian Runkle, criminal defence and firearms attorney — and “Runkle of the Bailey” on YouTube — for an overview of whether the tide is turning when it comes to protecting self-defence rights and what Canadians need to know about the law in this area. Watch the full video directly below.

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