New Conservative MP’s first bill aims to protect homeowners but critics call it ‘political theatre’

PRINCE GEORGE – A new Conservative MP is drawing attention in Ottawa with her first bill, intended to help Canadians defend themselves at home. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced the Stand on Guard Act last week, sparking a national debate over self-defence rights, legal protections, and concerns about adopting American-style gun laws. CKPG News looks at two sides of the argument with this bill real progress or just political theatre?

Many Canadians can imagine hearing a noise at night, discovering a broken lock, and suddenly facing an intruder at home. How the law deals with these situations is now at the center of a heated debate in Parliament. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced the Stand on Guard Act, which would make the law support homeowners who use force against intruders.

The proposed changes to the Criminal Code would mean that using force against an unlawful intruder would be seen as justified unless proven otherwise. University of Alberta criminologist Dr. Temitope Oriola says the bill is more of a political move than good policy.