Although there is no specific offence listed in the Criminal Code, most acts of family violence are crimes in Canada. But there are offences related to domestic abuse, such as assault and forcible confinement. There are also offences related to various forms of psychological or emotional abuse that involve the intent to control, isolate, intimidate [...]

This is something all gun-owners should be aware of: All Canadians have a right to self-defence and to use firearms against attackers. However, the right to self-defence does not overrule the requirement to register a weapon.  This story is a good example of what you can expect if ever in a similar situation. In 2010, [...]