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  • source https://myknifeguide.com/carrying-pocket-legal-canada/

    In Canada, the Criminal Coderegulates what types of knives can be legally carried. Section 90of the code prohibits carrying “prohibited weapons”, which includes:

    • Knives that open automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle (i.e. switchblades).
    • Knives that have blades that open by centrifugal force (i.e. centrifugal knives).
    • Knives that have blades over 10 cm (3.9 inches) in length, with the exception of hunting knives.

    So pocket knives with shorter, non-spring assisted blades are generally legal to carry under the Criminal Code. Locking blades and one-handed opening knives are also usually allowed. However, municipalities and provinces can impose further restrictions.