The defendant, an animal rights activist, was charged with mischief to property under section 430(1)(c) of the Criminal Code for giving water to pigs in a transport truck stopped at a traffic light in Burlington, Ontario.
The Crown alleged she gave an unknown substance that created a risk the slaughterhouse would refuse the load.
The court found the defendant gave water, not a contaminant, and that her actions did not obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property.
The court also found no evidence of willfulness.
The charge was dismissed.
