We should abolish the crime of treason in Canada

Hello everyone and as there has been some controversy over the crime of treason, I have chosen this side to reaffirm the stance that the law against the crime of treason is not only good, but is also necessary for every nation to thrive, especially Canada. I base my case on the premise that the government, as an authority, needs to ensure that their power is sound and that national security is recognized as a uniquely important crime. I define the crime of treason right out of the code: Section 46 of the Criminal Code of Canada has two degrees of treason, called "high treason" and "treason." However, both of these belong to the historical category of high treason, as opposed to petty treason which does not exist in Canadian law. Section 46 reads as follows: "High treason (1) Every one commits high treason who, in Canada, (a) kills or attempts to kill Her Majesty, or does her any bodily harm tending to death or destruction, maims or wounds her, or imprisons or restrains her; (b) levies war against Canada or does any act preparatory thereto; or (c) assists an enemy at war with Canada, or any armed forces against whom Canadian Forces are engaged in hostilities, whether or not a state of war exists between Canada and the country whose forces they are. Treason (2) Every one commits treason who, in Canada, (a) uses force or violence for the purpose of overthrowing the government of Canada or a province; (b) without lawful authority, communicates or makes available to an agent of a state other than Canada, military or scientific information or any sketch, plan, model, article, note or document of a military or scientific character that he knows or ought to know may be used by that state for a purpose prejudicial to the safety or defence of Canada; (c) conspires with any person to commit high treason or to do anything mentioned in paragraph (a); (d) forms an intention to do anything that is high treason or that is mentioned in paragraph (a) and manifests that intention by an overt act; or (e) conspires with any person to do anything mentioned in paragraph (b) or forms an intention to do anything mentioned in paragraph (b) and manifests that intention by an overt act." It is also illegal for a Canadian citizen to do any of the above outside Canada. The penalty for high treason is life imprisonment. The penalty for treason is imprisonment up to a maximum of life, or up to 14 years for conduct under subsection (2)(b) or (e) in peacetime. With this definition in mind, I wish to elaborate on the first of my points: 1.) Strength of the Crime. 1.) What is the function of the crime of treason? The problem it is trying to solve is really, the magnitude of harm that this crime does. Without this crime, the legal field is failing in its duty to enact a law that shows the harm of the crime. When a person willfully preforms treason, he does not simply kill a person, or infringe on privacy. What he does is kill a leader and release national secrets. This act places the nations in dire stress and chaos and allows foreign nations to take advantage of the situation. Let's look at an example: A man in 2012 goes and assassinates the Queen of England. This assassination plunges the nation into chaos, with social distress, economic downturn, etc. It also demeans the authority of the government. Does not this extraordinary crime surpass the crime of a single person affecting another person? The Queen's life, reputation and authority allow a nation to progress in stability and her death therein, affect it very badly. This person did not only kill a person; he severely injured society. Thus, the law to properly punish this crime must be equally unique wherein a special law is enacted to allow the prosecution to acknowledge the magnitude of the crime and deal out reciprocation dutifully. The crime of treason must never be abolished. This side stands affirmed.