Yes, absolutely.
Moreover, of course people don't feel safe if the message they're getting from law enforcement, instead of “Exercise your rights and we'll have your back”, is “Don't exercise your rights; be quiet. That's the only way you'll be protected”. That is shocking and horrifying to me.
If I were told as a member of Parliament by security services that I should be quiet about certain issues and keep a low profile for my own safety, that would clearly be unacceptable. Members of the public and citizens and activists, regardless of their background, must be free to exercise their charter-guaranteed rights and know that they will be protected in doing so.
Could you clarify specifically which security agency delivered that message?