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Sex Law Information Center - Canada |
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| Age of Consent |
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Males - 16* Females - 16*
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Minors over 12 and under 16 may consent to sex with someone no more than 16 years old. Sex with anyone under 12, regardless of the other's age is illegal.
Anal sex is illegal for anyone under 18 who is not married.
*The age of consent was changed in March of 2008 from 14.
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| Marriage Laws |
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AOC: Varies by province, but generally 18 or 19 for marriage without parental consent, and 16 with parental consent. For specifics, see THIS |
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| Sex Toys |
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No laws affecting sex toys. |
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| Availability of Plan B/EC |
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Plan B is available to anyone without a prescription.
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| Access to contraceptive services by minors |
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Minors are capable of consenting to all medical treatment if, in the doctor's opinion they understand what they are consenting to. This includes contraceptive services. [Source ]
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| Status of Gay Marriage/Civil Unions |
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Same sex marriage is permitted in Canada. |
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| Abortion Laws |
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Legality |
No restrictions [Source] |
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W/P* |
No |
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P/N* |
No |
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I/C* |
No |
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Federal law requires the government to provide abortion at no cost to the patient. |
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| Safe Haven Law |
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There is no safe haven law in Canada. |
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| State Adoption Laws & Regulations |
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Adoptions controlled by individual provinces. |
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| Rape/Rape Shield Laws |
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Canada has a federal rape shield law that is fairly robust. |
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| Sex Education Model |
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Specifc curriculua are promulgated by each province, but federal law requires comprehensive sex education. |
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| Other Sex/Sexuality Related Laws/Regs |
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Anal sex is illegal if you're a minor unless you are married. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 March 2008 )
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Sex Law Info Ctr 
