The police can arrest you if they have a legal form called an arrest warrant. If a judge has signed this form, the police can arrest you by showing it to you or telling you about it. They need to tell you why they are arresting you and make sure that you understand them. They […]
Category: Canada
Is Healthcare Free In Canada For Uk Citizens?
Canada and the UK do not have reciprocal healthcare agreements. You should buy comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you enter the country. You should also make sure you’re covered by health insurance for UK treatment or you’ll be charged by the NHS for any care you receive in the UK . Can non Canadians […]
Do They Do Mugshots In 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. Does Canada take mugshots? Under the Identification of Criminals Act, when you are […]
Can You Get In Trouble For Using Vpn In Canada?
Regardless of the ambiguity and many uncertainties, the law in Canada is quite clear on this issue. Virtual private networks are just as legal as freedom of expression. Meaning, there is not a single law disallowing the usage of popular commercial VPNs in the Great White North. Can the government track you if you use […]
How Do You Prove Assault In Canada?
If you’ve been charged with assault you should get advice from a lawyer.In order for you to be found guilty of the charge of Assault, the Crown must prove the following elements: You applied force to someone; They did not consent to having the force applied to them; and. The force was applied on purpose. […]
How Long Do Police Have To File Charges In Canada?
within 6 months. Charges for a summary conviction offence must be laid within 6 months of the date of the alleged offence. If the 6-month period passes, you can no longer be charged with a summary offence. However, be wary of hybrid offences—which are very common in the Criminal Code of Canada. Is there a […]
Is Downloading Youtube Videos Illegal Canada?
Although it is not illegal in Canada to download music from YouTube, downloading music from YouTube violates YouTube’s Terms of Service. Since you are breaking the terms you agree to when you use YouTube, YouTube could suspend or terminate your access to the service. Can you get in trouble for downloading YouTube videos? One can […]
Do You Need A Vpn In Canada?
In summary, yes you need a VPN in Canada if you care about protecting your privacy while you use the Internet. We’re sure you hear your favorite podcasters promote VPN services from time-to-time. What percentage of Canadians use a VPN? around 14% to 20%Canada VPN usage hovers around 14% to 20% of the population – […]
What Happens If You Get Caught Torrenting In Canada?
Canada is generally considered to have a very lenient policy when it comes to dealing with internet piracy. Current legislation only requires that an ISP notifies the customer that an illegal download has been detected from their IP address. No fine or jail time can be associated with the notice. What is the punishment for […]
Can You Show A Movie In Public For Free Canada?
Under the Canadian Copyright Act, any viewing or an exhibition of a film/video in a public space must have a ‘public performance license’ and written confirmation of permission must be obtained from the copyright holder and kept on file. Can I show a free movie to the public? You certainly are free to watch the […]