Here are some regulations for hotspot implementations in Canada that you have to watch out for if you want to deploy a captive portal in Canada.
Country
Canada
Need to notify Network Regulation Authority
Yes, need to get authorizations from the network authority and register with the Commission d’accès à l’information under Quebec’s regulations.
Authentication required
Not required
Logs policy (duration, location & how)
Not required, however, should be maintained to ensure compliance since authority can request logs that are considered necessary for the audit.
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 secure way
Privacy
Data is to be encrypted and secured against unauthorized access.