A movement called "Support Don't Punish" has been asking authorities to set up Good Samaritan drug laws in Ottawa and across Canada, saying these laws would be more helpful to many drug users than those that are currently on the books.
Some of Canada's strange laws
People are sometimes incredulous when they get arrested, as they honestly didn't know they were breaking the law. It's important to know even the weird laws in Canada so that you don't accidentally break one that you never knew was on the books. Below are a few of the strangest laws to be aware of.
Homicide accusations in Canada, by both gender and age
To see either trends in criminal activity or potential bias in arrests by law enforcement agents can be interesting if you look at the age and sex of those who are accused of specific crimes. Below are a few key stats regarding homicide accusations.