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Is it Crime to Burn the Canadian Flag?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 22, 2019

It is legal to burn the Canadian Flag, in Canada. The Canadian flag may be a symbol of Canadian nationality, associated with pride and a unified nation, howev

What Is "Beyond A Reasonable Doubt" In Canadian Criminal Law?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 20, 2019

Beyond a reasonable doubt requires more than simply being convinced that the defendant “probably” committed the crime or “likely” committed the crime.

Is it a Crime to Catch Rainwater?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 18, 2019

Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting rainwater and storing it for later use. The topic of illegal rainwater collection became relevant in 2012 when ...

Is it a Crime to Dumpster Dive in Canada?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 17, 2019

It is not a crime to go through garbage so long as it is not on someone else's private property. Dumpster diving in Canada is not a crime, provided the garbage

Is it a Crime to be Intoxicated in a Public Place?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 17, 2019

You could be charged for public intoxication with both provincial and federal law. Under section 175 of the Criminal Code, it is a crime for a person who is not in a private home to cause disturbance by being drunk in or near a public place. Public Disturbance Offences in…

Is it Legal to Write on Canadian Banknotes?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 16, 2019

It is not illegal to write on bank notes in Canada. There are prohibitions, however, on reproducing a current Canadian bill electronically. The question of whet

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