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What are the Current Marihuana Laws in Canada?
As the recreational use of marihuana grows, it is important to note that marihuana remains a controlled substance, prohibited under…
Is it a Crime to Vape Indoors?
Regulations that will be in force when the new legislation comes into effect include:
Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Search and Seizure
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your right to be free from any and all…
Section 10 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains three rights that every individual has upon arrest or…
What Happens When a Police Officer Lies Under Oath?
In 2012, the Toronto Star documented an in-depth survey of police witnesses involved in criminal trials. The study examined several…
Alberta’s Bill 29: An Act to Reduce Cannabis and Alcohol-Impaired Driving
The Province of Alberta is to laregly decriminalization impaired driving with new legislation, Bill 29. This anticipated decriminalization follows an…
Is There a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Regarding Outgoing Text Messages?
With the R. v. Marakah, 2017 SCC 59 decision the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) addressed the the limits of…
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…