# @shottawa.tv on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DV7VI3DDG78 - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63667423-shottawatv-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2d2d22bed8.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-03-16T01:36:56.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** ShottawaTV | Ottawa (@shottawa.tv) — https://gondola.cc/shottawa.tv ## Caption Should pepper spray be legal in Canada⁉️🤔🇨🇦 Ontario’s Attorney General is calling on the federal government to consider legalizing pepper spray for self-defence and introducing mandatory DNA collection upon arrest for s*xual offences as part of new measures aimed at strengthening public safety. In a letter to Canada’s Attorney General, Ontario says the changes could help hold violent offenders accountable, support victims, and give people practical tools to protect themselves. Currently in Canada, carrying pepper spray for use against another person is illegal, and DNA samples are typically only collected after a warrant or conviction. Supporters say legalizing pepper spray could help people, especially those walking alone at night, defend themselves in dangerous situations. However, critics warn the proposal raises concerns about introducing more weapons into public spaces and the presumption of innocence when collecting DNA at the time of arrest. The federal government has not yet responded to the request, and it remains unclear whether the proposed changes will move forward. In the meantime, the debate is already sparking conversation across the country about self-defence, public safety, and the balance between protection and civil rights. Thoughts on the proposal? Should pepper spray be legal for self-defence in Canada⁉️🤔⤵️ . . . . *Post for Awareness purposes only. Follows all guidelines.* #Ottawa #Canada #Pepperspray #Parliament #Explore ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 2,461 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 154 ## Tags pepperspray, ottawa, explore, parliament, canada --- Copyright (c) Gondola