Category: Canada

Can Texts Be Used In Family Court Canada?

Obtain Text/SMS Records Legally While text messages may be admissible evidence during a divorce proceeding, a family court will likely consider both the content of the messages and how they were obtained. Do text messages stand up in Family Court? Can they be used as evidence in family court proceedings? The answer to that is […]

Does Bell Canada Do Credit Check?

Yes, they do. Bell Canada has an application that screens potential customers against Equifax and other credit companies. Why does Bell do credit check? Cell phone companies do credit checks on their customers for the same reason many credit card providers do: to make sure you’re a reliable user of credit who has a history […]

Can I Report Spam Texts In Canada?

If you think you have received a spam text, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or over the phone at 1-888-495-8501 and avoid clicking any links or giving out personal or banking information. Are spam texts illegal in Canada? However, commercial electronic messages from legitimate businesses may still contravene Canada’s anti-spam […]

Who Regulates Alcohol Advertising In Canada?

the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. 43 Province-specific guidelines place restrictions on alcohol advertising and marketing across a range of advertising mediums beyond broadcast advertising, including television, radio, billboards, posters, etc., and are outlined in the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Liquor Advertising Guidelines: How is alcohol marketing regulated? The Federal Alcohol […]

Does Health Canada Regulate Alcohol?

At the federal level, Health Canada regulates alcohol under the regulations for food, through the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). How is alcohol regulated in Canada? In Canada, there is no federally defined age for legal alcohol purchase or consumption. Each province and territory is free to set […]

Why Did Molson Come To Canada?

A Journey To Canada At age 18, John Molson sailed on a leaking ship from England to Canada, with a thirst for a better beer in a new country. In 1786, he founded the Molson Brewery, the oldest brewery in North America, and subsequently, Canada’s second oldest company. Why did John Molson come to Canada? […]