Is it legal to defend yourself when someone breaks your house?

The recent incident in a small city in Ontario where a man broke into someone’s house and ended up in a fight resulting in life-threatening injuries has sparked a national conversation about self-defense. Both men involved are now facing charges, prompting politicians across Canada to weigh in on the matter.

To shed light on the public discourse surrounding this case, Globe columnist Andrew Coyne has joined the decibel podcast. He will provide insight into how the Canadian law addresses self-defense and offer his perspective on the ongoing debate.

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