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Is jaywalking illegal in Canada?

Partly. Jaywalking is restricted in Canada. Provincial and city rules only, C$30-250; tickets are rare.

No federal offence; provinces and municipalities regulate (Ontario HTA s.144 ~C$50, Quebec C$30, Calgary bylaw C$25-60, Edmonton C$250, Nova Scotia C$697.50 never proclaimed). Enforcement described as extremely rare.

Source: Provincial acts; CBC

• Canada is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In North America: banned in 0 of 17 countries.

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Other countries that ban jaywalking

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