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Ontario homeowner charged with assaulting home intruder. What does Canadian law say about self-defence?

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If someone breaks into your home — how far can you go to defend yourself in Canada?

A homeowner in Lindsay, Ont., has been charged after fighting off an intruder who broke into his home around 3 a.m. Monday.

This has sparked a discussion about Canadian self-defence laws.

Criminal Defence Lawyer Ari Goldkind says current Canadian self-defence laws limit how far people can go to protect themselves.

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