Thanks.
Respecting the fact that I'm not a lawyer, I will say that there is existing legislation to deal with these types of incidents. There is existing provincial and territorial jurisdiction over property and civil rights and laws that prohibit trespassing in almost every province. As we heard earlier, Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and P.E.I. have recently passed enhanced private property legislation as a way to deter animal rights activists from trespassing on farms and in food processing facilities. British Columbia and Manitoba are also considering similar legislation. Federally the Criminal Code also includes provisions that deal with trespassing. We have section 177 which prohibits trespassing at night, section 430 which deals with general acts of mischief, and section 348 which codifies breaking and entering with the intent to commit or committing an indictable offence. These are areas of legislation that are already in existence to deal with and deter trespassing.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.