The “age of majority” is the age at which a person becomes an adult in the eyes of the law – when a person has control over themselves. The “age of majority” is also the age at which other people’s responsibilities over the person ends (such as adults, guardians or child protection services). People under the age of majority are commonly referred to as minors. In Canada, the age of majority varies. Each province and territory has its own age of majority and restricts the various rights and responsibilities that go along with it. For example, in Alberta the age of majority is 18 while the age of majority in Saskatchewan and British Columbia is 19. Last Reviewed: November 2019