Security From Trespass

The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020

The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 protects Ontario farm animals, farms, farmers and their families, agri-food employees, and the safety of the entire food supply by addressing the ongoing threat of unwanted trespassing and from unauthorized interactions with farm animals.

The Act strikes an important balance, respecting the right to peaceful public protest while giving the justice system the tools it needs to help protect farmers, agri-food workers and businesses, and the food supply from trespassing and harassment.

• For more information on The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 click here
• View the Act click here, the Regulation click here, and the Schedule of fines click here 

 Producer APZ Resources 

Under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, farmers must only mark specific types of animal protection zones with signs.

• Download The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 Fact Sheet  click here

•  The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act Info Graph above click here 
•  The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 FAQ Document click here 

Sample Animal Protection Zone Signs 

• To download a copy of the above sign click here 

Details on how to acquire a sign coming soon!