Hi and welcome to the forum!

Hm, interesting question and also interesting your points of reference. I don't think anyone is as strict about things as the Germans. Then again, the Germans have lots more laws than most other nations. And I'm not sure I'd have chosen the Irish as being the most lenient in law observance... but that's just my personal take.

It's just my impression, but I'd say Canadians are reasonably law-abiding, but you have to take into consideration the fact that things in Canada aren't nearly as tightly regulated as in many countries in Europe (say, for instance, Germany).

I assume there is an illegal job market in Canada - though I can't say I've heard much about it. Again, the job market isn't as tightly regulated as in Germany (where holding a second job used to be illegal) and maybe it's just a matter of less rules and regulations to have to follow.
Cheers,
Bev