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Which provincial legislation grants a security guard the authority to arrest a person for 'trespassing on premises'?

Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act gives an occupier or an authorized person (like a security guard) the power to arrest anyone they believe on reasonabl

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Question: Which provincial legislation grants a security guard the authority to arrest a person for 'trespassing on premises'?

Answer options:

  • The Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA)
  • The Liquour Licence Act
  • The Criminal Code of Canada ✅ The Trespass to Property Act (TPA)

Correct answer: The Trespass to Property Act (TPA)

Explanation: Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act gives an occupier or an authorized person (like a security guard) the power to arrest anyone they believe on reasonable and probable grounds is on the premises in contravention of the Act.

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