Only police agencies can access the database through their Provincial/Territorial Sex Offender Registry Centre. Police agencies must use the personal information in the database only for police purposes and as authorized by law.
Do registered sex offenders have to tell their neighbors in Canada?
Information on Ontario’s sex offender registry is only available to law enforcement. On Thursday the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the request violates no privacy laws, and that Canadians do have the right to know how many offenders are living in their neighbourhood.
How do I find out if there are any sex offenders in my area?
Heading to nsopw.gov—coordinated by the Department of Justice—is the first step to identifying sex offenders in your community. “The NSOPW is a public safety resource that provides the public with access to sex offender data nationwide,” explains Margaret Arsenault CEO of the nonprofit Face2Face Youth Group.
Why is the Canadian sex offender registry not public?
Why is the sex offender registry unavailable to the public? Not only is this issue related to child predators, but also involves ANY sex offender convicted of sex crimes, this includes sexual assault, rape, and much more.
Can a registered sex offender get a passport in Canada?
We know that under existing Canadian law, registered sex offenders who have committed sexual offences against children can have a valid Canadian passport.
Can a sex offender be around family?
Can sex offenders live anywhere? A. If the offender is under supervision their residence must be approved by the supervising officer. If they are not under supervision there is no restrictions as to where they can live.
Does Ontario have a sex offender registry?
The Ontario Sex Offender Registry ( OSOR ) is a database that provides 24-hour support for police services throughout the province. It is located at the Ontario Provincial Police ( OPP ) General Headquarters in Orillia.
