Category: Canada

Are Criminal Records Public in Canada? Public access to criminal records in Ontario is governed by the Police Record Checks Reform Act , which prohibits such access in most cases unless written consent is provided by the person of record. Are arrests public in Canada? Generally no, your criminal record is not public in Canada. […]

(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.) Are security guards allowed to handcuff you? Security guards are permitted […]

Others signs of identity theft include: bills and statements don’t arrive when they are supposed to — they may have been stolen from your mailbox or someone may have changed the mailing address for your accounts. you receive calls from collection agencies or creditors for an account you don’t have. How can I find out […]

It has become a growing concern in Canada and the laws are evolving with it. Cyber stalking falls under the criminal offence of criminal harassment under section 264 of the Criminal Code. Is online stalking illegal in Canada? We must protect the victim and society. A stalker’s efforts to control and intimidate often escalate into […]

If there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, then permission or legal authority must be sought to record or listen in on conversations using electronic devices. In Canada, surveillance cameras can only be used to record video, not audio communications. Is your employer allowed to watch you on camera? While it will be legitimate for […]

Canada follows the one-party consent rule according to section 184 of the criminal code. Therefore, in Canada, recording private conversations is legal provided one of the participants consents to the recording. Can you record someone without their consent in Canada? In the Criminal Code of the Canadian law, Section 184 states that recording private conversation […]

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Here’s how to get a Canadian IP address: Register with a VPN service – (we recommend NordVPN.) Download the relevant VPN app for your device. Choose one of the VPN’s Canada-based servers. Try out the geo-restricted content which should now be unblocked (you may need to clear your cookies for changes to take effect). Is […]

Canada’s criminal code will only apply to video surveillance footage if used to intercept (eavesdrop) on private communications. These laws apply to areas where there is a public view; if you are on private property, you will still need approval from the property owner. Can my neighbor record me on my property Canada? For the […]

Do street photographers need permission? No, with a caveat. There is no “reasonable expectation of privacy” in a public setting, so you do not need people’s permission to photograph them in a public place. You can not, however, use their likeness for commercial purposes without a model release. Can you post a picture of someone […]