Articles About Public Interest & Education
Is It a Crime to Catch Rainwater in Canada?
The topic of illegal rainwater collection gained widespread attention in 2012 when Gary Harrington, a 64-year-old man from rural Oregon,…
Is it a Crime to Dumpster Dive in Canada?
It is not a crime to go through garbage so long as it is not on someone else’s private property.…
Is it a Crime to be Intoxicated in a Public Place?
You could be charged for public intoxication with both provincial and federal law. Under section 175 of the Criminal Code,…
Is it Legal to Write on Canadian Banknotes?
It is not illegal to write on bank notes in Canada. There are prohibitions, however, on reproducing a current Canadian…
Is it a Crime Not to Report a Crime in Canada?
Under section 22 of the Criminal Code of Canada, if an individual has an awareness of a crime because they…
Is it a Crime to Catcall Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. “Catcalling” typically refers to the behaviour where one…
What is a Restraining Order And How Do I Get It Against Someone?
What is a Restraining Order? In Canada when someone refers to a “restraining order” typically they are, in fact, referring…
Is it a Crime to Panhandle in Ontario?
Panhandling, the act of begging in the street, in illegal in Ontario if it is deemed aggressive in nature. It…
Is it a Crime if Your Dog Bites or Attacks Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence in Ontario if your dog bites or attacks someone. The…
