Leader staff

Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen has spoken out in favour of his party leader’s stance on the ‘Stand on Guard’ principle.

This is a proposed amendment to the Criminal Code. Viersen’s news release includes Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s statement:

“Your home is your haven,” sats Oilievre. “Your family is your responsibility. And your right to defend both is fundamental. Conservatives will make sure the law is finally on your side, so you can stand on guard without fear of punishment.”

Viersen agrees, saying “If someone breaks into your home and puts your family at risk, you shouldn’t be forced to worry about being thrown in jail for doing what you must to protect their lives. Conservatives will change the law so Canadians can act with certainty when their loved ones are put in danger, so Canadians can stand on guard without fear of punishment.”

The news release includes the following information about the proposed amendment.

The proposed Conservative amendment to section 34(2) would deem the use of force to be presumed reasonable when used against an individual who unlawfully enters a house and poses a threat to the safety of anyone inside. Far too often ordinary Canadians face years of expensive trials while violent repeat offenders walk free on easy bail because of Liberal laws like C-5 and C-75. Countries like Ireland, the United Kingdom, several EU countries and most US states already incorporate home-defence presumptions or equivalent protections.

Vierson concludes, “We will be calling on the government to join us in passing this common sense amendment to protect everyday families.”