Is it legal to carry a pepper spray in Ontario Canada? and where can you get one from?

Question

Sketchy area is not the reason. im going to be jumped, and i dont have enough legal reasons to prove it to the police. so i will need something for self defense, when the time comes...

Answer 1

In Canada all products with a label containing the words pepper spray, mace, etc, or otherwise originally produced for use on humans are classified as a prohibited weapon. Only Peace Officers, and individuals/corporations who have special government permits may legally carry or possess pepper spray. Any similar canister with the labels reading "dog spray" and/or "bear spray" may be legally carried by anyone. The legality of using spray intended for animal deterrent on a person would be decided in court on a case-by-case basis.

Answer 2

I live in Ontario, and no one I know carries pepper spray...I have no idea if it's legal, but whatever do you need it for? The only reason you'd carry it is if you were planning on walking around in sketchy areas late at night all alone. My advice, just avoid the sketchy areas.