Using social networking sites to learn more about applicants is illegal in Canada because legal tests have deemed it to be discriminatory.

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Olivia Haggerty · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  While using social networking sites to learn about applicants is not illegal in Canada, employers must be cautious not to use information in a way that could be considered discriminatory under human rights laws.

Using social networking sites to learn more about applicants is illegal in Canada because legal tests have deemed it to be discriminatory.

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