Problem:
In accordance with s. 5(1) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41, "A person shall not hunt or trap specially protected wildlife or any bird that belongs to a species that is wild by nature and is not a game bird." Section 101 specifies that, "A person shall not be convicted of an offence under this Act if the person establishes that, (a) the person exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence; or (b) the person honestly and reasonably believed in the existence of facts that, if true, would render the person's conduct innocent." Section 102(1) further indicates that, "A person convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000, to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or to both. Please pick the correct choice below. What is the classification of this offence and why? A. This is a strict liability offence. The defendant can cast doubt as to whether the offence was committed intentionally, wilfully, or with knowledge. B. This is a mens rea offence. The defendant can cast doubt as to whether the offence was committed intentionally