C-270Stand on Guard Act
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (defence of person)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on March 12, 2026
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since March 12, 2026
What it does
Adds presumptions in the Criminal Code for using force, including lethal force, to defend a person in a dwelling-house.
What it does
- Clarifies that a person may use force, including lethal force, that they deem reasonably necessary to defend or protect themselves or another person against an unlawful entrant in a dwelling-house.
- Creates a presumption that a person who knowingly enters a dwelling-house without legal right did so with intent to use force against a lawful occupant, unless there is evidence otherwise.
- Presumes the conditions for the defence of person are met when a lawful occupant uses force, including lethal force, against an unlawful entrant in the dwelling-house.
Who it affects
- People lawfully present in a dwelling-house
- People using self-defence claims
- Criminal Code defendants
Topics
Background
The bill amends section 34 of the Criminal Code, which deals with the defence of person.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.