Dual Citizenship
It is common knowledge that Canadais one of the most multicultural countries around the world. Proof of this multiculturalism can be seen by walking in any street of downtown Torontoat any time and noticing all of the people with different physical features who were born in another country or were born here in Canada, but…
Can a missed curfew impact custody rights?
Image from: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p9mgdMpCFTg/SeSkBTUFBsI/AAAAAAAAAD4/4GGjNcf8Jto/s400/Curfew.jpg If I miss my curfew, what happens? Scenario: Mike is a 14 year-old child living with his mom and dad in Toronto, Ontario. His parents had always given a rough timeline on when he should come home during the weekdays. However, after Mike entered high school, he had more extracurricular activities after school.…
Safe Cycling
By PLE Team volunteer Deqa Abdi, with assistance from law student Sarah Alexander http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sidewalk_bicycle_west_holly.jpg Scenario My name is John, I am 16 years old and I love to ride my bicycle. During the spring time the kids at my school ride their bikes. I own a bike but my parents will not allow me…
Responses to Bullying?
This is an opinion piece by JFCY volunteer Bianca Thomas. It does not reflect the opinion or position of JFCY as a whole.Currently, Canadian criminal law, as enshrined in the Criminal Code of Canada, does not include an offence for bullying. While certain types of bullying behaviour, such as harassment and uttering threats, can result…