Explain the importance of the distinction between an invitee, licensee, and trespasser.

In some provinces, the standard of care imposed on the occupiers towards those who are using the property varies with the status of the visitor. The obligation owed to an invitee is to take reasonable steps to protect the invitee from unusual danger on the property. The duty owed to a licensee, however, is to inform or warn that licensee of any hidden danger on the property, and the duty owed to the trespasser is simply not to wilfully or recklessly cause that trespasser injury. Note that this standard has been changed by statute in many provinces and by court cases in specific provinces.