Category: Is It A Crime To...

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

Is it a Crime Not to Report a Crime in Canada?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 12, 2019

Under section 22 of the Criminal Code of Canada, if an individual has an awareness of a crime because they have witnessed the crime or have been told that the c

Is it a Crime to Catcall Someone?

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 27, 2017

It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. "Catcalling" typically refers to the behaviour where one person makes a sexual advance

December 27, 2017

Is it a Crime to Practice Medicine with a Criminal Record?

By Jonathan Pyzer on December 20, 2017

It is not a crime in Ontario to practice medicine with a criminal record. That being said, members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario CPSO are

December 20, 2017

Is it a Crime to Lie About Your Criminal Record on a Job Application?

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 30, 2017

Professions in certain fields such as, health care and real estate are regulated professions that typically require a criminal background check during the application

November 30, 2017

Is it a Crime to Impersonate a Doctor?

By Jonathan Pyzer on October 17, 2017

It is a criminal offence in Canada to impersonate a doctor. Historically, there have been incidence of people impersonating doctors for their own personal gain.

October 17, 2017

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 11 Next »

Call Us 24/7