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SOURCES – 12 Canadian laws that often surprise U.S. visitors

January 20, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “12 Canadian laws that often surprise U.S. visitors.”

  1. c-11 – Charter of the French language
  2. Defacing current coins
  3. Nudity
  4. Canadian content requirements for music on Canadian radio
  5. Advertising Directed at Children 
  6. Offences relating to public or peace officer
  7. Driving with pets in your vehicle? Here’s what you need to know
  8. National Anthem Act
  9. Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman
  10. Pretending to practise witchcraft, etc.
  11. Possession of break-in instrument
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