In what Mary Campbell has described as “the golden age of the revolution in Canadian prisoners’ rights,” the courts have clearly affirmed that prisoners do not, by virtue of their imprisonment, lose the guarantee of basic human rights, including freedom of conscience and religion, and freedom of expression, nor does What rights are lost by […]
Category: Canada
Do Inmates Have Internet Access In Canada?
In Canada, inmates are legally barred from internet access. Do prisoners in Canada have internet access? Because there is still no internet access for prisoners in Canadian prisons, print remains a primary means of communication in prisons and for prisoners. Can inmates have cell phones in Canada? Inmates can make local, long distance or international […]
What Do Private Investigators Have Access To In Canada?
Private investigators can conduct video and audio surveillance within any public setting at any time of day or night, and are legally permitted to gather photographic or video evidence of the person of interest, without their consent. What are private investigators allowed to do in Canada? Private investigators are legally allowed to do a wide […]
How Long Before A Debt Becomes Uncollectible In Canada?
Debt disappears after 7 years in Canada myth However, this doesn’t mean your debt disappears. It just disappears from your credit report. A creditor could still attempt to collect outstanding debts from you after 7 years. But they may not be able to take you to court. What happens after 7 years of not paying […]
Can A Private Investigator Take Pictures Of You In Your Home Canada?
Under the Canadian Criminal Code, wiretapping without the individual’s consent or first obtaining a warrant is illegal. Therefore, private investigators cannot legally tap a phone unless one of those conditions is first met. Can a Private Investigator take pictures of you in your home? The short answer is yes. What are private investigators allowed to […]
What Are The Two Major Classifications Of Seriousness Of Offenses In Canada?
The main categories of criminal offences in Canada are summary conviction offences and indictable offences. Summary offences are less serious than indictable offences. What are the two types of offenses in Canada? There are three different kinds of offences. Summary offences – These are less serious offences. Indictable offences – These are more serious offences […]
What Are Illegal Weapons In Canada?
List of Prohibited Weapons Automatically Opening Knives. Spring assisted blades. Mace, Pepper Spray and other Gases. Nunchaku. Shuriken (Throwing Stars) Kusari (Weighted Flails) Finger Rings with Projecting Blades. Energy Conducted Weapons (IE: Tazers) One handed Crossbows. What kind of weapons can you own in Canada? Handguns are considered restricted firearms in Canada. A restricted firearm […]
How Much Is A Private Investigator In Canada?
Canadian PI Hourly Rate An hourly rate for a rookie Canadian Private Investigator is usually around $20 per hour. Is private investigator legal in Canada? Despite the portrayal of private investigators in film and television as those working beneath the law, licensed PI’s are in fact legal practitioners. Private investigators in Canada are licensed under […]
What Can The Police Do About Blackmail In Canada?
What Are The Penalties For Extortion (Blackmail) in Canada? The maximum penalty for an Extortion Crime (or Blackmail) is life imprisonment, and the minimum penalty is five (5) years in prison if a firearm is used. What can police do about blackmail? Blackmail is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.” So, simply put, blackmail […]
Is A Collapsible Baton Legal In Canada?
Are Batons Legal in Canada? Except for spring-loaded batons, there is no law prohibiting the use of batons. However, carrying any weapon, including a baton, in a concealed manner is a crime under section 90 of the Criminal Code. Is it illegal to carry a collapsible baton in Canada? Telescopic Spring-Loaded Batons: Please note that […]