[tag:Canada]

The facts you have presented do not make out the offence of hostage taking under section [279.1][1] of the *Criminal Code*. This would require an intent to induce someone other than the hostage to do something in exchange for the release.

It is, however:
- the [tort of false imprisonment][2], if the exit being blocked is Person A's only way out
- the tort of assault
- criminal assault


  [1]: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-279.1.html
  [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_imprisonment