Author: Muriel Schmidt

Dog spray is legal in dogs or bears, but illegal in humans. If the bear spray were used against another person or for the purpose of harming another person, it would be considered a prohibited weapon and it would be illegal to do so in Canada. What can I carry for self-defense in Canada? Non-restricted. […]

In Canada, it’s a criminal offence “to share intimate images without the consent of the person in the image.” If that describes what’s happened to you, you may want to talk to a lawyer, report it to CyberTip (https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/report) or contact the police. Can you take photos of strangers in Canada? Canada’s Charter of Rights […]

If your matter is more complicated it can take anywhere from 12 to 30 months. There is now a ceiling/cap more or less on how long the process can take of 30 months because the Supreme court of Canada came out with a landmark ruling R. How long can a court case be delayed in […]

A debt collector can only contact you at the following times: Monday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Can debt collectors come to your house Canada? The laws in most provinces state that debt collectors are only allowed to contact you during the following times: Monday […]

The average correctional officer salary in Canada is $53,245 per year or $27.31 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $50,856 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $68,250 per year. How much does a jail guard make in Ontario? Pay and benefits Based on accumulated hours and satisfactory job performance you can progress […]

No, you won’t be arrested or go to jail for not paying your credit card debt. In Canada, not paying your creditors is not cause for arrest or imprisonment. Is debt a criminal Offence in Canada? The practice of sending people to jail over unpaid debts was abolished over two centuries ago. There shouldn’t be […]

The fundamental principle of sentencing, outlined in section 718.1 of the Code, is that a sentence be “proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender.” In addition, section 718.2 outlines a number of other principles to be followed in sentencing, and aggravating and What are the principles of […]

Filing a police complaint If you have concerns with an RCMP officer’s conduct, you can make a complaint. You can submit a complaint at an RCMP office or with an independent agency that reviews complaints made against RCMP officers. Who investigates corruption in Canada? Unlike the United States, there is no central regulatory body responsible […]

Yes, it’s possible to sue for emotional distress in Canada. You do need to provide sufficient information. Can you sue someone for emotional trauma in Canada? For instance, in a car accident, a person can have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a long time and suffer from it even after their wounds are healed. You […]

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, a person may be charged with criminal mischief based on vandalism if he or she destroys property that belongs to another or otherwise alters the property in some way. What are examples of vandalism? Vandalism includes graffiti, trash dumping, light smashing, removing/bending signage or ornamentation, breaking windows, or other […]