Category: Canada

The arresting officer must inform the accused of the charges and their right to counsel. Typically, the officer will read from a script such as: I am arresting you for [name of offence(s)]. You have the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay. What must police say when arresting? The wording of the caution […]

For personal use, no it is not illegal to download YouTube video. But it is immoral. Taking steps to avoid video-streaming quality issues and overstepping your data-downloading limit are common sense, and avoiding advertising is not illegal (ad-blockers are the bane of our industry, too). Is downloading YouTube videos illegal Canada? Although it is not […]

It is easier to get a Canadian Student Visa rather than obtaining a UK student visa. Canadian student visa also comes with various conditions. These are : You need to apply for the post-study work permit within 90 days of finishing your course. Is it better to study in Canada or the UK? the UK […]

Well, under Canadian law, simply watching a movie online does not go against any laws. Is watching movies online illegal in Canada? In Canada, services that broadcast or stream content online don’t need a licence. Whether you can view or listen to content on a site is based on distribution rights. Is watching movie free […]

In order to work in the UK as a Canadian, you need a work visa. This visa gives you the legal right to work and stay in the country for an extended period of time. There are three main visas that allow Canadians to work in the UK. These are the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa, […]

Do you know what percentage of international students get jobs in Canada after graduation? Approximately 60% of the international students, as per the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) official data. Is it hard for international students to get a job in Canada? “Over 56% of international students face job search challenges and 70% of […]

Access to telephones Telephone access times may vary from institution to institution. In general, inmates may access the telephone system five hours a day, with additional access in case of an emergency. There is a 20-minute limit on all calls made on a pay phone. Are cellphones allowed in Canadian prisons? For inmates in Ontario’s […]

In most cases, no. Your application fees can’t be refunded once we start processing it. What can I do if my Canadian student visa is refused? If we refuse your application to come to Canada, you can apply again at any time, unless your decision letter says you can’t. You should only apply again if […]

Verbal abuse is a form of abusive behaviour involving the use of language (criticizing, name-calling, put downs threatening, blaming). Can you hit someone for verbal assault Canada? The Code does not contain any provisions that make it illegal to verbally assault someone, so you can legally cuss people out and say mean things to them. […]

ACTO’s Director of Advocacy and Legal Services Douglas Kwan on rent rising in Canada, as July saw an average increase of 10.4 per cent. Listing prices for rental housing saw an annual increase of 15.4 per cent in September 2022, hitting an average of $2,043, a new report has found. What is the average cost […]