Ethics and law overlap but are not the same. Many behaviours may be unethical, disrespectful, or culturally insensitive without being illegal. Option A is therefore false because it states disrespect is “always illegal,” even if unintended. In Canada, illegality depends on specific laws (e.g., discrimination, harassment, hate-related offences, human rights statutes), intent requirements, and context; mere disrespect or offence does not automatically meet legal thresholds. The remaining statements are generally accurate definitions used in professional practice discussions. Culture (B) is commonly described as learned patterns of beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviours shared within a group. Ethics (C) concerns moral principles and standards of conduct—often formalized within organizations through codes or policies, and within professions through codes of ethics. Customs (D) are traditional or habitual practices commonly followed by a community or group. NPPE framing typically highlights that professionals must be aware of cultural contexts and ethical expectations, but must not equate every ethical breach or disrespectful act with a legal violation.