If stopped and questioned by Toronto Police not related to a specific crime:
- Breathe. Don't Panic
- Remember that you haven't done anything wrong.
- You have the right to ask police why you are being stopped.
- You have the right to choose to cooperate or walk away.
- You have the right to request police for their identification number.
New Ontario rule banning carding by police takes effect
The rule applies if an officer asks the person for identifying information or to see an identifying document while:
- Looking into suspicious activities;
- Gathering intelligence;
- Investigating possible criminal activity.
The rule does not apply if police ask for identifying information or to see an identifying document while:
- Doing a traffic stop;
- Arresting or detaining someone;
- Executing a warrant;
- Investigating a specific crime.
The regulation also will also establish training, data management and reporting requirements about the collection of identifying information. The ban on carding is mandatory for all Ontario police services.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carding-ontario-police-government-ban-1.3918134