From which legislation do park wardens derive their arrest authorities?

Park wardens derive their arrest authorities primarily from the Provincial Park and Conservation Reserves Act (PPCRA), 2006, and the Criminal Code. This legislation empowers park wardens to enforce laws related to park regulations, wildlife conservation, and other legal provisions applicable within Ontario's provincial parks and conservation areas.

The PPCRA specifically outlines the responsibilities and authorities granted to wardens regarding the enforcement of rules within provincial parks, while the Criminal Code provides broader authority for law enforcement actions, including making arrests for certain offenses. Thus, the combination of these two legislative frameworks equips park wardens with the legal authority necessary to act effectively in their roles.

The other options, while relevant to specific areas of law, do not provide the comprehensive arrest authority that park wardens require to fulfill their duties within Ontario’s parks. For example, the Environmental Protection Act and Wildlife Act, while they pertain to vital areas of law enforcement, do not grant park wardens the same level of arrest authority as the PPCRA, 2006, and the Criminal Code. Similarly, the Public Health Act is focused on health-related regulations and does not pertain directly to the enforcement role of park wardens.