Canadian Photography Laws

This one's for the paparazzi in the crowd. Follow the link for a huge article detailing the rights you have as a photographer in Canada.

You are guaranteed the right to take photographs You are guaranteed the right to express yourself through photography, and you have the freedom to publish the photos you take. Unless you are relieved of your rights (by being arrested), the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees your right to take photographs of anything you want.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 2.b):freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 7.:Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.

However, the Charter only dictates the government's role (ie: the police can't stop you from taking photos, just because they feel like it). The charter does not relieve you of breaking other laws, nor civil law (you vs. another private citizen). It also doesn't dictate what you are allowed to do on someone else's property.Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 32.:This Charter applies:a) to the Parliament and government of Canada in respect of all matters within the authority of Parliament including all matters relating to the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories; andb) to the legislature and government of each province in respect of all matters within the authority of the legislature of each province.

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