Vilkhov Law Professional CorporationToronto, ON · May 20, 2026Is Dating a Minor Illegal in Canada? Understanding Canada’s Laws on Dating Minors
The key legal question is not whether two people are “dating,” but whether the younger person was legally capable of consenting, whether a close-in-age exception applies, and whether the older person held a position of trust, authority, or power over the younger person.
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