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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 83 of 167

A person carries a weapon to a public meeting, with no lawful excuse. What does the law say?

  1. This is an offence.
  2. This is an offence only inside the meeting room.
  3. This is an offence only if the weapon is loaded.
  4. This is not an offence if the person has a licence.
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Correct answer: This is an offence.

The offence covers a person who attends a public meeting and a person who is on the way to it.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 89(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026