Author: Darrel Pratt

(By the way, ANYONE in Canada can buy and use handcuffs. Guards are regulated by legislation for use as P.P.E. tools on the job, which is why guards are not permitted to own their own handcuffs and they must be issued by the employer.) Can I own a pair of handcuffs? While handcuffs themselves are […]

In Canada, the copyright for a work usually expires 50 years after the death of the creator, at the end of the relevant calendar year. E.g. Since Mordecai Richler died on 3 July 2001, his novels will remain copyrighted until 31 December 2051, and will pass into the Public Domain on 1 January 2052. Do […]

After your free trial, Amazon Prime is just CDN$ 9.99/month (plus any applicable taxes). Cancel anytime. What is the cost of Amazon Prime for 2022? But Amazon had cost pressures of its own in 2022. For the first time since 2018, when Amazon Prime rose from $99 a year to $119, the cost of an […]

These primarily deal with infringement that involves sale or rental of copyrighted materials, and can result in fines of up to $1,000,000 or prison sentences of up to 2 years for indictment. What are the consequences when copyright laws were violated? Imprisonment of between 1 to 3 years and a fine of between 50,000 to […]

11. Well.ca. Well.ca is probably one of the biggest alternatives to Amazon in Canada, on par with Etsy. They offer a huge selection of natural and eco-friendly options for your home and body. What is an alternative to shopping Amazon? The Best Alternatives to Amazon For Shopping Package Free Shop. Thrive Market. BLK + GRN. […]

Since this is a crime, yes, the victim of the credit card fraud should promptly inform the police. In fact, the Canada Anti-Fraud Centre recommends that you file a police report. How do police catch credit card theft? A heads-up clerk might notice someone using a stolen credit card and call it in to the […]

Pro Bono Law Ontario Pro Bono offers a free legal advice hotline for up to 30 minutes of legal advice and assistance. The toll-free number is 1-855-255-7256. For more information, please visit https://www.probonoontario.org/hotline/. What happens if you can’t afford a lawyer in Canada? All provinces in Canada have a Government funded Legal Aid office that […]

Does your driving record follow you to another province or territory in Canada? In most cases, yes, your driving record does follow you if you move to another province or territory in Canada. Most provinces (excluding Quebec, British Columbia and Nunavut) signed the Canadian Driver License Compact (CDLC) in 1990. Do demerit points transfer between […]

Some examples of where to get a money order and how much it will cost: Canada Post: $7.50 fee. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: $9.95 fee. Western Union: Fee varies depending on payee’s location and method of payment. How much does it cost to get a money order? Money orders are typically used for smaller […]

Can a pedestrian be at fault in Canada? In Canada, a pedestrian can be to blame, but the car’s driver must prove that the pedestrian was careless and disobeyed the law when crossing the road. What happens if you hit a pedestrian in Canada? Law enforcement will get involved at a point If the pedestrian […]