From the Calgary Herald article here:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...735/story.html
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"Under the Criminal Code, people can use degrees of force when protecting property or a person, but there are limitations, especially if the courts determine it to be excessive force," said Sgt. Patrick Webb.
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The home owner struck the burglar in the face. Twice. The Criminal Code in Canada doesn't go so far as many think it does in allowing you to use force to protect your home or other people. It's not like in the United States where you can pretty much just shoot a guy who is found in your house uninvited.