I think the point you're making is that the law may already sufficiently deal with the issue, and I think it's an excellent point.
For example, if the criminals who looted London Drugs and some of the stores that Mr. Merraro was speaking of did so while wearing a mask, they're going to get a more severe sanction. That's already in the Criminal Code. I used to be a prosecutor. In my experience, I know that would have been a factor. Irrespective of what's in the code, I would have argued for that, and I'm certain that any judge would have put weight on that as an aggravating factor in the crime.
So the real issue is, what is the point or purpose of these provisions? I think the consequences are going to be unintended. As I think Professor Byers has set out, there's going to be a chilling effect for those who may otherwise want to attend a rally, a demonstration, or a protest and wear a mask for legitimate reasons. They are going to be deterred. Or in a case where they want to attend anonymously, they may be deterred from attending at all.