Category: Canada

Possession Offences 88 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence. Is it illegal to carry ammo in Canada? “86 (1) […]

The law, with minor exceptions, limits the magazine capacity of firearms to five rounds for hunting rifles and shotguns and 10 rounds for handguns. How many rounds are allowed in a .22 rimfire in Canada? Magazines designed to contain rim-fire cartridges and designed or manufactured for use in a semi-automatic handgun are limited to 10 […]

The Tartan Ottawa International Marathon. The Tartan Ottawa International Marathon is Canada’s fastest marathon. One of two World Athletics Gold Label marathon events in Canada, the race attracts thousands of participants, including a world-class contingent of pro-athletes every year. What is the fastest recorded marathon? 2:01:0910 Fastest Marathoners on Record-Eligible Course: Men Runner Finish Time […]

If you have a firearm that you no longer want, you can turn it over to police for disposal. This the only way to ensure that your unwanted firearm doesn’t end up in the wrong hands being used for the wrong reasons. What can I do with a gun I don’t want? Surrender them to […]

The true defences include duress, automatism, intoxication, or necessity. There is also a partial defence of provocation, which has the effect of reducing what would otherwise be murder to manslaughter. This partial defence is provided by s. 232 of the Criminal Code. What are the 5 defenses? 5 Important Defenses in Criminal Cases Self-defense. Self-defense […]

Sawed-off shotguns – shotguns with barrels cut off to less than 18 inches – are illegal in Canada. What is the shortest you can cut a shotgun? What’s the Minimum Shotgun Barrel Length Required by Law? A shotgun barrel must be at least 18 inches in length as outlined in the NFA. Any shorter (seriously […]

File Your Taxes Online for Free in Canada. If you have a simple tax return, you can file for free. Can you get tax free in Canada? You can claim goods up to CAN$200 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada, and tobacco products or […]

The British king does not play an active role in Canadian politics, and her powers are mostly symbolic. In recent years, Canadians have become more critical of the monarchy and often debate its future. Why is the Queen so important to Canada? Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of more than 600 charities […]

the Constitution. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and our head of state is Queen Elizabeth. But the Constitution limits her powers in government and she is generally considered a figurehead leader only. When did the Queen lose power in Canada? Read a brief summary of this topic. Canada Act, also called Constitution Act of 1982, […]

In Canada, executive authority is formally vested in the Crown (the Sovereign), and it is exercised in its name by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister and the cabinet. Does the Queen have any real power in Canada? The British king does not play an active role in Canadian politics, […]