Murder Charges Against Man for Shooting Home Intruder Raise Questions on Canadian Self-Defence Provisions

A 22-year-old Milton, Ont., man has been charged with second-degree murder for shooting one of five intruders intent on robbery who entered his home and that of his mother on Feb. 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey

A second-degree murder charge levied on an Ontario man who shot a home intruder raises questions as to what legal protections Canadians have in a situation where they need to defend themselves.

Ali Mian, 22, of Milton was charged with second-degree murder for shooting one of five intruders intent on robbery who entered his home. The incident happened at 5 a.m. on Feb. 19.