Legally, agreeing to sexual contact while drunk is still consent. And under the law, you cannot take away your consent after the sexual activity has already happened (for example, when you become sober later on). Can you get consent from someone who is drunk? Yes, you can get consent from someone who has been drinking […]
Author: Clint Curtis
When Was Protesting Legal In Canada?
Court rulings going back to 1982 define the right to peaceful assembly as including the right to hold a protest on public streets, to camp in a public park as a part of that protest, and the right to wear masks during a protest. While court rulings guarantee these rights of public assembly, they’re not […]
What If You Cannot Pay For A Lawyer In Canada?
All provinces in Canada have a Government funded Legal Aid office that can assist individuals who do not have the income to hire private counsel. How can I get a free lawyer in Canada? Pro Bono offers a free legal advice hotline for up to 30 minutes of legal advice and assistance. The toll-free number […]
What Are The Two Main Religions Of Canada?
According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the largest religion in Canada was Christianity. Two-thirds of the population declare Christian as their religion. Religion Number Anglican 1,631,845 Baptist 635,840 Catholic 12,810,705 Christian Orthodox 550,690 What are the top 2 religions in Canada? Christianity is the largest religion in Canada, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. […]
When Did The Strap Stop In Schools In Canada?
In 2004 (Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada), the Supreme Court of Canada outlawed corporal punishment in all schools, public or private. When did school beatings stop? In 1986, beatings in state schools were outlawed. The ban was not extended to fee-paying schools until March 1998. All physical punishment of children […]
Can You Order Bb Guns In Canada?
The bb, pellet, and airsoft guns listed on this page can be shipped to Canada and no permits or licensing is required. We can’t ship optics (unless they are assembled with the gun) and we can’t ship CO2 or blank ammo, but all other accessories are ok to ship to Canada. Can BB guns be […]
Is Canada Net Neutral?
In Canada, Internet service providers (ISPs) generally provide Internet service in a neutral manner. Some notable incidents otherwise have included Bell Canada’s throttling of certain protocols and Telus’s censorship of a specific website critical of the company. Is Canada net-zero emissions? The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act , which became law on June 29, 2021, […]
What Are The New Divorce Laws In Canada?
Starting March 1, 2021, the terms “custody” and “access” aren’t used in the Divorce Act. The change to the Divorce Act won’t change older agreements or orders that talk about custody and access. A former spouse with “custody” under an older agreement or order will have decision-making responsibility and parenting time. What are the changes […]
What Is The Purpose Of Spousal Support In Canada?
The purpose of spousal support is to help meet the on-going financial needs of a financially dependent spouse for a defined period of time. The objectives of spousal support are to: Deal with any economic advantages or disadvantages a spouse may face as a result of the relationship or separation. What are the objectives of […]
What Year Did No-Fault Divorce Become Possible In Canada?
1986. Canada effectively permitted no-fault divorce in 1986 by reducing the separation period to one year. When was no-fault divorce introduced in Canada? 1986In 1986 a revised Divorce Act (1985) was proclaimed in force. The revised act included a “no-fault” divorce and the sole reason for divorce now is marriage breakdown, which is defined as […]