Ontario Security Guard License Practice Test

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When a security guard makes an arrest for theft what federal law gives them the authority to make this arrest

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Liquor Control Act

The Criminal Code of Canada

The Criminal Code of Canada gives security guards the authority to make arrests for theft. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms (A) protects the rights and freedoms of all individuals in Canada, but does not specifically give security guards the authority to make arrests. The Liquor Control Act (B) regulates the sale and consumption of alcohol, and does not pertain to theft. Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act (D) allows security guards to detain individuals who have trespassed on private property, but does not give them the authority to make arrests for theft. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Section 9 of the Trespass to Property Act