Technically yes, but sexual activity is subject to endangering a minor and/or statutory rape, depending on the extent.

Is it OK for a 20 year old to date a 17 year old?

No. You can talk, date and even have sex, provided that its consensual. A 16 or 17 y/o can, legally / lawfully, consent to sexual relations with someone who is 23 or

Can a 20 year old date a 17 year old in Canada?

You can be charged with a sexual offence for sexual activity with a minor under 16 years of age. 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.

Is 20 and 17 a bad age difference?

Is 17 and 20 a bad age gap? 20 is an adult; 17 is not. Therefore, a 20 year old should not be dating a 17 year old. If you are an adult dating an adult, 3 years is insignificant.

Is it wrong for a 17-year-old to date a 24 year old?

Can a 17 and 24 year old date? They can date, but the 17-year-old is a minor, so it would be statutory rape if they have a sexual relationship. If they can both wait until the teen is 18 before they consider sex, then itd be okay But, if they dont, the 24-year od would be breaking the law.