Youth 14 or 15 years of age can consent to nonexploitative sexual activity when the age difference is no more than five years. For example, a 15-year-old can consent to having sexual intercourse with a 20-year-old, but not with a 21-year-old.

Is it legal to date a 17 year old in Canada?

There is nothing that prohibits someone in Canada from “dating” a minor, sixteen years of age and younger, so long as the date does not involve sexual activity. All sexual activity without consent, regardless of age, is a criminal offence.

Can a 17 year old sleep with a 22 year old in Canada?

The legal age of consent in Canada is 16 years old. Exceptions: Persons under 16 years can have consensual sex with someone close in age. These exceptions only apply if the older person is not in a position of authority or trust and there is no exploitation or dependency.

Can you get in trouble talking to a 17 year old?

There is nothing illegal in simply talking to a 17 year old. There can of course be consequences in you engage in any sexual activity with a person under the age of consent. And in California the age of consent is 18 years old.

Is it weird to talk to a 17 year old?

It is perfectly fine and normal to talk with someone 17 years old.