Chicflat Loc: Tulsa, Ok,

Next month I have an excursion planned to Montreal and Quebec City. I understand that in the U.S, a shot taken on the street or from the street is largely legal. i.e. no expectation of privacy. So, what is the case in Canada? Are there concerns which I must respect there beyond basic respect and courtesy that I need to be aware Of? And thank you for help in this matter.

cyclespeed Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada

Are you talks about creating an image using a camera or the more familar reference in the states to shooting with some sort of killing machine like an AR 15? It is almost legal in all these states with "stand your ground laws"
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
West Virginia

In Canada not so much. You can expect to be arrested.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Welcome to Canada- in advance! Bienvenue au Québec

NO ISSUES. The laws, culture, public policies, pertaining to photography in public places, are pretty much, the same as those in the U.S.

Montreal and Quebec City are major tourism cities and well equipped for hospitality at all times. There is, in the Province of Quebec, a great culture and appreciation of art, filmmaking, photography, and everything visually creative. People with cameras and even artists painting canvas with their easiles on the streets are not an unfamiliar sight, especially in Quebec City.

Both cities are a rare combination of thriving modern metropolises and ancient sections all walking distances apart and all very picturesque. They are very French, also English very Canadian and somewhat American and wonderfully multicultural and international. In the same neighborhood you will find find French Cuisine, Harty French Canadian Tavern Food Asian restaurants, a Kosher Deli (Montreal), and a McDonald burger joint on the street corner. You can listen to Jazz, Rock, Folk, Opera and Country-Western music in both languages. You won't feel like an alien! We are friendly- to a fault!

Enjoy your trip- bring plenty of gear, lots of cards and extra batteries. If you run out of supplies, both cities have awesome camera shops!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Was there last October.
Loved it even though it rained most of the time.
Eat some beaver tail, skip the poutine.
Can’t wait to go back again.

George Rains Loc: Austin, TX.

Spent some time in Ottawa and have wanted to go back. Will someday. There was a restaurant there that served Texas Red.
A big surprise and it was the real stuff.

swartfort Loc: Evansville, IN

Not about the beaver tail, but don't shy away from the poutine. Just make sure you get it from a local place and don't get it all "dolled up". Just stick to the basic poutine: CRISPY fries, fresh cheese curds, and poutine sauce.

Enjoy both cities as they each have a very unique vibe/feel. My wife has relatives in both, and we LOVE to visit!!!

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

What? Skip the poutine? Unthinkable!!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I like Mac’s BBQ better.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

What the bloody heck is this Poutine? Sounds like somethin I'll be stain away from.....

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

It's French fries, gravy, and cheese curd and an equal part of cholesterol... and flavoured to suit... great stuff when made correctly.

Dik

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

During my visits to Quebec I did street photography with no issues. Show respect for others and always cooperate with a smile if asked why taking pictures.

happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada

Our laws are pretty much the same as the US laws and the Supreme Court decisions have upheld the rights of photographers. Basically you can shoot anything that you can see when you are in a public place. There is no expectation of privacy in a public place. If I were going to use the pictures commercially I would need to have a release signed. Otherwise common courtesy is best, if you say to someone, hey, that's a great t-shirt do you mind if I take your picture, you would usually get a yes but if not, I would just say ok have a nice day and find another great t-shirt.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

So stay in Canada and feel warm and safe behind locked doors.

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

This is a very weird answer. It seems you don't like people using "shooting" when talking about photography. Well, I shoot pictures with my camera and so do billions of other people. Everyone here knows just what the OP is talking about. Maybe you should just get over this.