Are you allowed to film the police in Canada?

Yes! As long as you are not interfering with the Officer’s duties and/or investigation, there is no law prohibiting you from filming police in Canada. If an officer asks you to stop filming or tries to take your recording device away, know that it is your constitutionally protected right to document any public activity in [ … ]

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Do I have to show ID to police in Canada?

You DO have to show your ID to police if they stop you while you are driving or cycling (operating a conveyance). You DO NOT have to show your ID to police if they stop you on the street, unless they are investigating a crime that has occurred or they are detaining you. Police cannot [ … ]

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