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Canada’s polite charm is getting tested at the door — literally. With a spike in home invasions and robberies, Canadians are realizing the smug “sorry, no guns” laws just aren’t cutting it. Enter the latest voice for common sense: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He’s shaking things up with a clear call for Castle Law—because when someone's breaking in, your home should be your castle.
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Canada’s Home Invasion Spike: A Growing Crisis
Data from 2025 shows a nearly 50% increase in residential robberies in places like Toronto. Yet law says your defense must be “reasonable and proportional” — which can feel like being boxed into apologizing while the intruder takes what they want. [Canada home invasion statistics 2025]
Poilievre’s Bold Proposal: Stand on Guard Act
At a recent press conference in Brampton, ON, Pierre Poilievre unveiled the "Stand on Guard" principle. He proposes amending the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is presumed reasonable if someone unlawfully enters your home and threatens your family. No more courts nitpicking if you did enough or too much.
Poilievre says homeowners shouldn’t be paralyzed by a confusing legal test with nine complicated factors when their safety is on the line. "Your home is your castle," he insists, echoing the famous Castle Doctrine from U.S. states where homeowners face fewer second-guessing legal hassles.
But don’t expect smooth sailing—Justice Minister Sean Fraser called the move a "photo opportunity" and warned against turning Canada into a "Wild West." Still, if the government stalls, Poilievre pledges Conservative MPs will push it through via a private member’s bill.
The Knife vs Gun Reality: Why Canadian Self-Defense Laws Fail
Canada says “reasonable force” means no guns for homeowners facing knife-wielding robbers. So you’re expected to either tie up the robber or face legal consequences. Heck, some brave homeowners have been charged or even sued by the criminals they restrained! No Castle Law immunity means overly cautious defense—or legal nightmares.
Why Castle Law is the Solution
Castle Law cuts through the mumbo-jumbo and gives Canadians the right to defend their homes without second-guessing courts or lawsuits. It empowers homeowners to use force to match the threat, especially when your safety is at stake inside your own home.
Your Home Isn't a Sorry Excuse — It’s Your Castle
Channeling a touch of Brand Paul sass, it’s time Canada stopped tiptoeing around criminals and started standing guard around its homes. Because when your castle is at risk, you deserve to defend it—plain and simple.
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