Category: Canada

Canadian police take photos of people charged with criminal offences, but the public rarely sees them. Things are much different in the United States, where police commonly distribute mug shots after someone is charged — even while they are still presumed innocent. Are arrests public record in Canada? In general, once process is issued (meaning […]

A certified criminal record check – also known as a fingerprint-based criminal record check – may require local and/or federal processing fees. Local fees are determined by the local police agency or the accredited fingerprinting agency taking your fingerprints. Do you have to pay for background check in Canada? The RCMP database is the only […]

A standard speeding ticket, such as driving 20 mph over the speed limit, will usually not be an issue at the Canadian border. This is because speeding violations generally fall under the jurisdiction of provincial governments in Canada, and consequently are not considered criminal. Is a speeding ticket a criminal conviction? No! A speeding ticket […]

All records from a debt management plan are erased from both your credit reports 2 years after your debts are paid off. How long does it take for credit score to go up after paying off debt Canada? 30 to 90 daysThe Financial Consumer Agency of Canada states that credit scores normally change within 30 […]

Contact the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. If your creditor sold your debt to a collection agency and you want to make a complaint about the agency’s debt collection practices. Contact the consumer affairs office of your province or territory. What are my rights with collection agencies in Canada? Your rights when dealing with debt […]

Let the collector know you’re aware of the debts and want the calls to stop. Tell them you’ll make a complaint to Consumer Protection BC if the calls continue. You can also say you’ll take legal action if there is any further harassment. What is considered harassment by a debt collector? Harassment by a debt […]

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. Can I look up someone’s criminal record in Canada? Use the RCMP database to get […]

If prerequisites submitted are complicated to vet, such as financial information or data provided through foreign archives, then it may take a long while before officers can verify all the information you’ve submitted. Verification delays may also occur within Canada too. Why are Canadian visa taking so long? In other cases, where information is provided […]

The driving test usually consists of two parts: a written knowledge exam (“driver’s written test”) and a hands-on behind-the-wheel test (often called a “road test”). The written knowledge test has multiple-choice questions about traffic rules, road signs, and road situations. Is driving test in Canada easy? It also is the easiest test to pass because […]

British Columbia While B.C. allows drivers to use headphones in one ear, it must be for communication — listening to music through headphones is illegal. Drivers caught with headphones in both ears could face a $368 fine. Plus, these rules apply even if your phone is dead. Is it legal to drive with headphones in […]