FederalBill C-270Second Reading
Bill C-270: Stand on Guard Act
Sponsor: Sandra CobenaIntroduced March 12, 2026Checked September 22, 2026
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Latest development
Passed second reading, as of .
Next: Committee review
What this bill does
This bill amends the Criminal Code to strengthen self-defence rights within dwelling-houses by creating legal presumptions that an unlawful intruder intends to use force, and that the use of force (including lethal force) against such an intruder constitutes a valid defence.
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Business impact
This bill primarily affects individuals in their homes rather than businesses directly, but it could impact business owners who operate out of their residences (home-based businesses), as well as property owners, landlords, and security professionals across all provinces. For example, a person running a home-based shop or bed-and-breakfast could potentially invoke these expanded self-defence presumptions against unlawful intruders. Security companies and self-defence training providers may see increased demand. The bill does not distinguish by business size and is most relevant to anyone lawfully present in a dwelling-house facing an unlawful entry.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 12, 2026
Second ReadingApril 3, 2026
Next: Committee review
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- Bill number
- C-270
- Type
- Private Member’s Bill
- Current chamber
- House
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Session
- 45-1