It's not me making the issue out of it.
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Not necessarily. Dwellings, pretty much always unless exigent circumstances. Most Acts spell out search, entry etc authority.
Authorities need to be careful around religious activities. Not only does the Charter provide protection, but the CC also provides protection with criminal charges for interfering with a service. The officers in this instance did the right thing, and got out... charges can still be laid though.
Is a church also called a Dwelling - House of worship?
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/.../page-139.html
One point to remember - saying that the majority of Canadians are in favor of something doesn't make it right - if the majority favor lockdowns but the constitution prohibits lockdowns that's what should count - even if it is for public safety - I personally think a lot of things have happened during this pandemic that are illegal