Private property and public respect

In Canada, respecting private property is very important - even if it’s "just" a lawn or a tree.

This means:

• Do not walk across someone’s lawn to take a shortcut

• Do not pick flowers, fruit, or vegetables from another person’s yard - even if they are on the ground

• Do not "rescue" apples or other fruit lying on the grass - they still belong to the owner

• If you would like some fruit or vegetables, always ask the property owner first

• Always keep your pets on a leash and clean up after them - even in parks or on sidewalks

In nature:

• Make sure the forest or land you enter is not private property before walking there

• Smoking in forests or dry areas is dangerous and often forbidden

• Never throw cigarette butts on the ground - they can start a fire and harm the environment

• Take your trash with you - leaving litter in nature is not acceptable

 These rules are not only about laws - they are about respect, safety, and living well together.