Vilkhov Law Professional CorporationToronto, ON · May 15, 2026Is It Illegal to Record Someone Without Consent in Canada? (2026 Update)
Canada follows a one-party consent rule under s. 184(2) of the Criminal Code: you can legally record a private conversation only if you are a participant or one party consents. Secretly recording a conversation you are not part of is a criminal offence under s. 184(1), punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
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