Thank you very much.
I'll just say to Mr. Stribopoulos, then, that the fact is that the intent requirement is present in this act; however, it is a degree of intent that is much less culpable than an intent to commit an indictable offence. It is only an intent to wear a mask.
I will say that the reason we don't abolish the offence of possession of stolen property is that it would make thefts easier to commit if it were legal for everyone to possess property that has been stolen. In the same way, by making it prohibited to wear a mask in the circumstances noted in this act, we are helping to preserve public safety by removing the cover that the real wrongdoers will have, if they're surrounded by people who are all wearing masks.
I'm probably out of time at this point.