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A person has been given verbal notice to leave a property but refuses. Under the Ontario Trespass to Property Act, the security guard may:

Under Section 9 of the TPA, an owner or authorized agent (like a security guard) can arrest a person who has failed to leave after being directed to do so, usin

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Question: A person has been given verbal notice to leave a property but refuses. Under the Ontario Trespass to Property Act, the security guard may:

Answer options:

  • Use as much force as is necessary to remove the person.
  • Only call the police and wait for them to arrive. ✅ Arrest the person using prescribed and reasonable force.
  • Block the person's vehicle so they cannot leave.

Correct answer: Arrest the person using prescribed and reasonable force.

Explanation: Under Section 9 of the TPA, an owner or authorized agent (like a security guard) can arrest a person who has failed to leave after being directed to do so, using no more force than is necessary.

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