If I had a guess, the changes to these laws are aimed at groups like the Black Bloc.
The problem is things like this:
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"Penalties don't necessarily mean anything for the police," Houghton said. "It's the ability to have another potential charge or give police the ability to arrest someone to prevent a crime that is important."
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http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Van...132/story.html
Department of Pre-Crime, anyone?
I don't disagree with the idea behind the bill. And while it is not aimed at legal protesters, it is a must that the bill be written in such a way as to prevent such legal protesters from getting caught up in the law.