Here are some regulations for hotspot implementations in Canada. What you have to watch out for if you want to deploy a captive portal in Canada.
Country
Canada
Need to notify Network Regulation Authority
No
Authentication required
Not required
Logs policy (duration, location & how)
Not needed
Copyright infringement
Stop illegal use if reported by authorities or any individual
Logs available on government request
Yes, to be delivered on request in a secured way
Privacy
Data to be encrypted and secured against unauthorized access.