The use of force, including deadly force, if necessary, can legally protect individuals from harm in certain circumstances.

Section 34 of the code states that an individual is not criminally responsible for an act committed in self-defence or defence of another person if the act was committed while the individual believed on reasonable grounds that it was necessary for the self-preservation of the individual or the other person.

There are many grey areas with the self-defence laws in Canada and they have been changed quite recently. It helps to understand these laws and to know what you can and can’t do if you are attacked, provoked or threatened by another individual.

A person commits and assault when: Without the consent of another person, applies force intentionally to that person directly or indirectly...

Assault is the intentional application of force against another person without their consent. It can also be a threat, by act or gesture, to apply force against another person. Lastly, assault can be if you are openly carrying...

Assault is the intentional application of force against another person without their consent. The consequences of being found guilty of assault are significant. The greater the harm suffered, the greater the penalty...