Canadian Criminal Law/Offences/Possession of Break-in Instruments

Proof of the Offence
In addition to the essential elements of time, location, and identity, the crown must prove that:
 * 1) the accused possessed instruments
 * 2) the instruments were suitable for the purpose of breaking into a location
 * 3) there was some nexus between the tools' purpose and a location that was targeted by the accused

Interpretation
A knife, even a broken one, can be found to be a break-in instrument as it can be used to force a gate or drawer lock.