9 Laws Canadians Break Every Day Without Realizing It (2024)

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9 Laws Canadians Break Every Day Without Realizing It? ›

One of those myths stated that Kanata—which is now under the City of Ottawa, Ontario after amalgamation in 2001—had a bylaw saying you couldn't paint your garage or door purple. It's all over the internet, but not true, according to City of Ottawa archivist Theresa Sorel.

One of those myths stated that Kanata—which is now under the City of Ottawa, Ontario after amalgamation in 2001—had a bylaw saying you couldn't paint your garage or door purple. It's all over the internet, but not true, according to City of Ottawa archivist Theresa Sorel.

Believe it or not, it's illegal to remove a band-aid in public in Canada. Removing it on the sidewalk, in a park, or even on the street, you can count yourself as some kind of criminal. Although it's rarely enforced, laws are laws and we recommend that you refrain from doing it, just in case.

Causing a Disturbance: If you are in a public place such as a shopping mall or nightclub and you engage in disorderly conduct such as fighting, screaming, insulting people or using obscene language, you could be charged with causing a disturbance under s. 175 (1) of the Criminal Code.

In Ponoka, Alberta, don't build a mud hut or a house with a straw roof. Don't let your Canadian flag snap in the wind in Collingwood, Ontario. Coloured margarine is illegal in Quebec. Don't leave a trail of nails, tacks or glass behind you when you walk down the streets of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

A purple front door is a sign of creativity and open-mindedness. Purple doors can also promote good health and success in your career. In many cultures, purple is associated with royalty, wealth and honor. It's also a spiritual color, worn by pastors and priests.

Even when you're at the cottage, whether you bathe or not is your business—until you take your stinky self into a public place. “Offending a place with a bad smell” is illegal under the criminal code. It might also be a good idea to keep your limburger cheese, durian fruit, and gas-prone pooch under wraps as well.

The gesture is considered rude, offensive and inappropriate but one thing it is not — at least under Canadian law — is illegal. A Canadian judge ruled last month that giving someone the finger is protected under the country's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. "It is not a crime to give someone the finger.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau signing the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982 (Robert Cooper/Library and Archives Canada/PA-141503) Under section 49 of the Criminal Code it is illegal to wilfully alarm or scare the King.

Why is it illegal to sing the Macarena in public? ›

Depending on the circ*mstances (like volume and number of people), singing popular songs in public might constitute copyright infringement. Back in the '90s, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) asked the Girl Scouts to pay royalties for teaching campers the Macarena. True story.

While there is no explicit federal law that states it is illegal for a teacher to say no to the bathroom, various federal laws, state statutes, and educational policies suggest that students should have reasonable access to bathroom facilities.

Generally, cursing in public is not an illegal offense. However, there are some instances where you still could be charged with disorderly conduct when cursing. This includes: If your language incites violence.

It is not illegal to swear at police. However, it is always better to try and remain as peaceful as possible during interactions with police.

173 (1) Everyone who wilfully does an indecent act in a public place in the presence of one or more persons, or in any place with intent to insult or offend any person, (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years; or.

According to feng shui, purple signifies abundance and ultimate prosperity, so this could be the ideal year to install a brand new purple garage door!

Section 71 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which makes it a crime to challenge or attempt to provoke someone to fight a duel, reflects an important societal stance against violence in general and personal retribution in particular.

You cannot paint a wooden ladder in Alberta, according to 2009's Occupational Health and Safety Code. This is apparently to ensure you can tell the condition of such a ladder, since “a wooden ladder may be preserved with a transparent protective coating,” according to the code.