Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Doug Schweitzer, and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen announce new protections for farmers crackdown on protesters Alberta beefing up penalties for farm trespassers Oct 3, 2019 2:40 PM

GRANUM, AB – Premier Jason Kenney says legislation is coming this fall to crack down on protesters who trespass on farms and agricultural land.

Kenney says free speech must be protected but not when protesters trespass, create mischief and pose potential biohazards on farms.

“Farmers shouldn’t have to worry about people entering their workplace, interfering with their lives, or threatening the health of their animals. This incident made it clear our farmers need stronger protection. We will act to protect our farms and ranches from radical activists.”

On top of trespassing, unauthorized or improper entry on farms and in barns can introduce disease and threaten the health and welfare of animals. It can also have a detrimental impact on business operations and on the well-being of farm families.