Posts by Karolee Zawislak:
Polygamy in Canada: What Section 293 Means for Your Rights and Legal Protection
Posted on: 28 Jan 2026
Polygamy remains illegal in Canada under Section 293 of the Criminal Code. This law criminalizes any conjugal union involving more than one person simultaneously. Penalties reach up to five years in prison. Yet beneath this clear prohibition lies complexity around religious freedom, victim protection, and what actually constitutes a prosecutable relationship. Quick Takeaways: Current Law:…
Divorce Rate in Canada: Latest Statistics, Trends, and the Regina Outlook
Posted on: 23 Jan 2026
Canada’s divorce landscape tells an unexpected story. The national divorce rate has dropped to 5.6 per 1,000 married people. This marks the lowest point in 50 years. [Source- CBC Canada] Courts granted only 42,933 divorces in 2020, down from 56,937 in 2019. Yet beneath these falling numbers, a different pattern emerges among older Canadians who…
