Category: Canada

Is Assisted Living Subsidized In Canada?

Assisted living is mostly privatized in Ontario, making it essentially different from long term care, which is subsidized by the provincial government (but which also requires time on a waiting list*). Does Canada have free assisted living? While long-term care in Canada certainly isn’t free, it does on average cost less than comparable services in […]

Is There Ufc In Canada?

5:00-11:00 p.m. Since 2008, the UFC has hosted 15 events in Canada with each experiencing tremendous success. Is there MMA in Canada? Prospect Fighting Championships (PFC), founded in 2015 is the largest promotion in Ontario and has held 14 events through October 2022. BTC Fight Promotions is a MMA organization in Ontario, currently running their […]

When Can A Lawyer Breach Confidentiality Canada?

2. What are the exceptions to the duty of confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege? Public safety exception: The Supreme Court of Canada and most law society codes of conduct recognize a public safety exception which may allow or require disclosure in cases where there is some impending harm to a person. What are two exceptions to […]

Who Can Carry Pepper Spray In Canada?

No, pepper spray is considered a prohibited weapon in Canada and is therefore illegal. If you are found in possession of pepper spray, you can be charged with a criminal offence. What can I legally carry for self-defense in Canada? Non-restricted. Any rifle or shotgun that is neither restricted nor forbidden falls into this category. […]

How Many People Play Baseball In Canada?

OTTAWA- Baseball Canada is pleased to report that that over 120,000 Canadians played baseball across the country this summer representing an increase of 15,000 participants (14 %) from one year ago. How many Canadians have played MLB? This is an alphabetical list of 257 baseball players from Canada who have played in Major League Baseball […]

Can An Employer Do A Background Check Without Your Consent Canada?

Canadian Employee Background Checks on Criminal Records As such, if an employer is requesting a criminal background check, they need to give a genuine reason for requiring the search. Additionally, they must gain express written consent from the employee or applicant for conducting this test. Can employers do a background check without permission Canada? Background […]

What Is Cruel And Unusual Punishment In Canada?

Section 12 prohibits treatment or punishment that is “grossly disproportionate” in the circumstances; in other words, one that would “outrage our society’s sense of decency” such that Canadians would find it “abhorrent or intolerable” (R. v. What qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment? Cruel and unusual punishment includes torture, deliberately degrading punishment, or punishment that […]