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In Canada, private security falls under the jurisdiction of Canada's ten provinces and three territories. All ten of Canada's provinces and one of its territories (the Yukon) have legislation that regulates the contract security industry. These eleven jurisdictions require that companies that provide security guard services and their employees be licensed.

Most provinces in Canada regulate the use of handcuffs and weapons (such as firearms and batons) by contract security companies and their employees, either banning such use completely or permitting it only under certain circumstances. Additionally, in some provinces, some terms, or variations of them, are prohibited either on a uniform or in self-reference.

Canada's federal laws also restrict the ability of security guards to be armed. For example, section 17 of the Firearms Act makes it an offense for any person, including a security guard, to possess prohibited or restricted firearms (i.e. handguns) anywhere outside of his or her home.

There are two exceptions to this prohibition found in sections 18 and 19 of the Act. Section 18 deals with transportation of firearms while Section 19 deals with allowing persons to carry such firearms on their persons to protect their lives or the lives of other persons, or for the performance of their occupation (Armour Car Guards, Licensed Trappers), provided an Authorization to Carry (ATC) is first obtained.

The Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF SECURITY GUARD DUTIES: Prevents unauthorized visitors or property damage and provides general building security. Under general supervision, an employee of this class is responsible for providing general building security while greeting visitors. Incumbents of this position maintain a post or security check point and deal directly with the public in ascertaining their business, providing directions, and providing a security presence to the building or section of the building to which they are assigned. The incumbent may use a hand held metal detection devise or screen visitors as they pass through a metal detection device. Incumbents do not have the power to arrest or detain individuals. This position is distinguished from a Watchperson in that a Watchperson patrols a building and grounds and works "off hours" with little or no contact with the general public. This is generally an uniformed position. Supervision is not usually a responsibility of this position.