Full Text:Volume 8

Topic Index

Volume I: Criminal Law

• Sources of Criminal Law
• Actus Reus and Mens Rea
  • Actus Reus: Causation · Duty of Care · Possession
  • Mens Rea: Intention · Knowledge and Wilful Blindness · Recklessness
• General Proof of Elements
  • Identity · Time and Place · Continuity · Ownership · Criminal Organizations · Eyewitness Identification
• Doctrines of Constructive Liability
  • Parties to an Offence · Accessory After the Fact · Recent Possession · Included Offences · Attempts · Counselling · Conspiracy · Lesser Included Offences · Liability of Organizations
• Principles of Interpretation
  • Statutory Interpretation of the Criminal Code · Interpreting Legislative Amendments · Statutory Interpretation of the Charter · Stare Decisis · Criminal Code and Related Definitions · List of Criminal Code Amendments
• Constitutional Challenges to Legislation
  • Principles of Fundamental Justice · Cruel and Unusual Punishment · Justifiable Limitations on Rights · Offences Found to be Unconstitutional
• Offences
  • Terrorism Offences (List of Entities)
  • Weapons and Firearms Offences (Persons Exempted From Firearm Offences · Proving the Existence of Firearms and Related Issues)
  • Sexual Offences (Online Sexual Offences · Distribution, Making Available, and Making Child Pornography) · Possession and Access of Child Pornography · Disorderly Conduct
  • Offences of Violence (Consent to Physical Contact) · Gambling and Gaming · Hate Speech and Libel
  • Administration of Justice Offences (Proof of Bodily Substance in Condition Breach Prosecution)
  • Property Offences: Fraud-based Offences, Alternative Methods of Theft
  • Corruption Offences · Drug Offences (Drug Trafficking)
  • Conveyance Offences: Screening for Drugs or Alcohol · Admission of Breath or Blood Sample · Proof of Impairment by Drugs or Alcohol
  • Homicide ("Planned and Deliberate" · Murder by Unlawful Act or Object)
  • Misc Offences: Piracy and Offences Against Air and Marine Safety · Administration Of Justice · Currency · Firearms · Fraud · Property · Public Order · Person · Terrorism · Sexual And Disorderly Conduct
  • Repealed Offences · Miscellaneous
• Misc. Provisions: Powers to Suppress Riots
  • Definitions: "Bodily Harm", "Child Pornography", "Dwelling House", Judicial Officers and Offices, General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments, Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations, "Peace Officers", Terrorism Definitions, "Deceit, Falsehood, or Other Fraudulent Means" · Terms Relating to Transactions and Transferences · "Weapons" · "Firearms", "Prohibited Firearms" · "Restricted Firearms", "non-restricted firearms", "Prohibited Device" and "Ammunition" · Misc Code Definitions.

• Regulatory and Provincial Offences
  • Employer Liability Offences · Legal Profession Offences · Liability of Organizations · Due Diligence · Regulatory Motor Vehicle Offences
• Defences
  • Intoxication (Limitations on Intoxication Defences) · Automatism · Provocation · Necessity · Duress · Entrapment · Reasonable Excuse · Self-Defence and Defence of Another (Pre-2013) · Defence of Property (Pre-2013) · Officially Induced Error · Acting in Authority · Corrective Force · Accident and Mistake (Mistaken Belief of Age) · Alibi · De Minimus · Due Diligence · Consent (Consent in Sexual Offences · Age of Consent in Sexual Offences · Honest But Mistaken Belief in Consent) · Abandonment · Innocent Possession · Colour of Right
  • Offence-specific Defences: Defamatory Libel Defences · Child Pornography Defences (Child Pornography Private Use Defence)

• Appendix
  • Offences by Penalty · CDSA Schedules · Table of Concordance · Table of Cases · Criminal Code and Related Definitions · Criminal Code Structure · List of Legislative Amendments (Criminal Code (2000 to present) · Criminal Code (1892 to 1984) · Criminal Code (1984 to 1999) · Failed Amendments · Pending Amendments) · List of Hybrid Offences · List of Straight Indictable Offences · List of Summary Conviction Offences · Offences by Penalty · History of Sexual Offences · Criminal Law in the Canadian Territories · Ministerial Powers Under the CDSA · Criminal Code Forms · Criminal Code Schedules
  • Court Membership · List of Appointing Governments

Volume II: Evidence

• Introduction to Evidence

Basic Principles

• Acceptance of Evidence
  • Relevance and Materiality · Discretionary Exclusion of Evidence · Standard of Proof (Beyond a Reasonable Doubt) · Burden of Proof
• Proving Facts
  • Direct Evidence · Circumstantial Evidence · Inferences · Recent Possession · Presumptions (Presumption of Innocence) · Judicial Notice · Admissions of Fact · Analyzing Testimony (Bias, Interest, and Corruption · Weighing Testimony of the Accused · Credibility and Reliability of Child Witnesses) · Corroboration
  • Proof of Previous Conviction · Proof of Controlled Substance

Forms of Evidence

• Real Evidence
  • Demonstrative Evidence
• Documentary Evidence
  • Public and Judicial Documents · Private Documents · Business Records (Under Common Law · Evidence Act) · Financial Institution Records · Electronic Documents and Records · Best Evidence Rule · Miscellaneous Document Issues
• Testimonial Evidence
  • Competence and Compellability: Compelling Attendance of Witnesses · Oaths and Affirmations · Competence of Witnesses to Testify · Competence of Children and Witnesses of Diminished Capacity · Spousal Immunity
  • Refreshing Memory · Testimonial Aids for Young, Disabled or Vulnerable Witnesses (Witness Screen and Closed-Circuit Video Testimony · Support Person Assisted Testimony · Testimonial Aids for Witnesses at Risk of Harm) · Long Distance Testimonial Aids · Interpreters · Evidence by Commission
  • Adverse and Hostile Witnesses

Limits on the Admissibility of Evidence

• Opinion Evidence
  • Lay Opinion Evidence
  • Expert Evidence: Qualified Expert Evidence · Legal Requirements for Qualified Expert Evidence (Independence, Impartiality and Lack of Bias of Expert Witnesses) · Procedure for Calling Expert Evidence · Evidence Rules · Established Fields of Expert Evidence (Expert Evidence in Drug Trafficking · Expert Evidence in Psychology and Psychiatry)
• Credibility
  • Collateral Fact Rule · Prior Consistent Statements · Prior Inconsistent Statements · Post-Offence Conduct · Criminal Record · Disreputable and Unsavoury Witnesses
• Character Evidence
  • Character of Accused · Character of Non-Accused Persons · Similar Fact Evidence · Alternative Suspect Evidence · Complainant's Sexual Activity Evidence (Production of Records for Sexual Offences · Admission of Sexual Activity Evidence for Sexual Offences) · Corbett Application
• Hearsay
  • Traditional Exceptions (Statutory Hearsay Exception for Victims, Children and Disabled · Statements Against Interest Exception · Res Gestae and Dying Declarations · Past Recollection Recorded · Sworn Testimony Exception to Hearsay · Co-Conspirators Exception to Hearsay · Adoptive and Implied Admissions)
  • Principled Exception (Necessity · Reliability)
  • Oral Aboriginal History Evidence
• Admissions and Confessions
  • Admissions · Confessions · Voluntariness · Right Against Self-Crimination · Confessions by Young Persons · Admissions to Undercover Officers or Agents (Mr Big Operations)
• Privilege
  • Solicitor Client Privilege: Searches Intruding on Solicitor-Client Privilege (including Law Office Searches) · Waiver of Solicitor-Client Privilege · Exceptions to Solicitor-Client Privilege
  • Public Interest Privilege (National Defence and Security Privilege) · Litigation Privilege · Settlement Privilege · Informer Privilege · Spousal Privilege · Case-by-Case Privilege · Protection of Journalist Records and Sources

Volume III: Search and Seizure

• Introduction to Search and Seizure
• Fundamental Principles
  • Rights Against Search and Seizure · Reasonable Expectation of Privacy · Established Areas of Privacy · General Police Powers to Intrude (Statutory Warrantless Search Powers) · Manner of Search

• Warrantless Searches
  • Search by Consent · Search Incident to Investigative Detention · Search Incident to Arrest · Warrantless Search of Abandoned Property · Plain View Search and Seizure · Exigent Circumstances · (Warrantless Entry into Dwellings in Exigent Circumstances) · Entry into Place to Execute an Arrest Warrant · Searches at an International Border

• Warrant Searches
  • Applying for Judicial Authorizations · Contents of the ITO (Confidential Informers) · Search Warrant Evidence · Reasonable and Probable Grounds · Standard of Review · Execution of Warrants · Miscellaneous Judicial Authorization Provisions
  • Special Search Issues · Searches Intruding on Solicitor-Client Privilege (see above) · Computer-related Search Issues · Sealing and Unsealing Judicial Authorizations

• Types of Warrant
  • Section 487 Search Warrants · General Warrants (487.01) · Bodily Samples (including impaired driving, DNA Samples (487.091), Taking of Sample of DNA Under Section 487.056 · Body Print Impression Warrant (487.092), Blood Sample Warrants in Conveyance Investigations) · Obscene Materials Warrant (164), Copying, Deleting and Identifying Data From Computer System Custodians · Gaming House Warrants (199) · Tracking Warrants (492.1) · Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder (492.2) · Firearms Warrants · Hate Propaganda Warrants (320) · Terrorist Propoganda (83.222) · Seizure and Forfeiture of Firearms for Public Safety · CDSA Warrants (11 CDSA) · Foreign Warrants · Telewarrants · Assistance Orders
  • Production Orders: General Production Orders · Production Orders for Financial Data · Production Orders for Tracking Data · Trace Specified Communications Production Orders · Transmission Data Production Orders
  • Wiretaps (Consent Wiretaps · Third Party Wiretaps · Warrantless Wiretaps · Designated Offences · Admitting Wiretap Evidence · Annual Wiretap Reports)
• Manner of Search: Manner of Authorized Entry into a Dwelling House

Seizure and Forfeiture Powers

• Preservation of Evidence and Property
  • Preservation Demands and Orders: Revocation or Variation of a Proceeds Restraint Order
  • Restraint of Offence-related Property · Restraint of Terrorism-related Property
• Seizure of Property
  • Procedure on Seizure of Property · Special Issues for Seizure of Property
  • Ancillary Powers Doctrine · Warrantless Overseizure Under Section 489 · Detention Order for Things Seized Under Section 489 or 487.11 (Order of Detention · Extending an Initial Detention Order) · Taking Photographs and Fingerprints of Accused Persons · Inventory Searches · Firearm Seizure Powers · Seizure of Proceeds of Crime · Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials · Return of Things Seized to Lawful Owners · Seizure of Firearms · Warrants to Seize Explosives · Seizure of Bodily Samples · Seizure and Detention of Property under CDSA
• Forfeiture Orders
  • Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime (re Criminal Organizations) · Application for Relief from Proceeds Forfeiture
  • Forfeiture of Offence-related Property · Forfeiture of Offence-related Property Under the CDSA · Forfeiture of Things Detained Under Section 490 · Forfeiture of Weapons and Firearms · Forfeiture of Computer-related Property · Fine in Lieu of Forfeiture · Civil Forfeiture · Terrorism Forfeiture Orders · Hate Propaganda Forfeiture Orders

Exclusion of Evidence

• Waiver of Charter Rights · Exclusion of Evidence Under Section 24(2) of the Charter

Appendix

• Judicial Authorization Chart · ITO Drafting and Search Execution Checklist · Case Digests

Volume IV: Procedure and Practice

• Introduction to Procedure and Practice

Arrest, Detention and Release

• Arrest and Detention
  • Investigative Detention · Warrantless Arrests (Arrest by a Citizen · Out of Province Warrantless Arrest) · Initial Post-Charge Detention · Continued Detention After Appearing Before a Justice
  • Warrant Arrests: Accused Arrest Warrants for Failing to Attend Court · Arrest Warrants for Witnesses · Arrest Warrants for Accused Persons · Out of Province Arrest Warrants
  • Reasonable Suspicion
• Procedural Rights
  • Arrest Procedure: Right to be Informed of Charges · Right to be Informed of Reasons for Arrest or Detention · Initial Post-Charge Detention · Duty to Deliver Detainee to a Justice Without Unreasonable Delay
    • Right to Counsel on Detention or Arrest: Informational Component to Right to Counsel · Implementation Component to Right to Counsel · Right to Additional Opportunities to Consult with Counsel · Right to Choice of Counsel · Special Issues with Right to Counsel
  • Waiver of Charter Rights · Exclusion of Evidence on Rights Violation · Initial Post-Charge Detention
• Compelling Attendance
  • Compelling Attendance by Accused Without Arrest · Warrantless Arrests and Warrant Arrests · Laying of an Information · Issuing Process · Release by Police on Undertaking · Procuring the Attendance of a Prisoner · Transfer of Matters to Other Provinces or Territories
• Judicial Interim Release / Bail
  • Bail Hearings · Reverse Onus Bail · Grounds for Detention · Bail Hearing Evidence · Sureties and Deposits · Terms of Release · Breach of Release Conditions (Bail Consequences Upon Alleged Misconduct) · Revoking, Terminating, or Replacing Bail or Remand Orders · Estreatment of Recognizance · Bail Pending Appeal · Bail Review · Section 525 Detention Review · Bail for Young Accused · Release on Section 469 Offences (including murder)

• Extradition

The Parties in a Proceeding

• Role of the Crown (Definition of Crown, Prosecutor and Attorney General · Prosecutorial Discretion) · Role of the Defence Counsel · Conflicts of Interest
• Role of Law Enforcement (Authorizations to Commit Illegal Acts)
• Role of the Accused (Sitting Position of the Accused at Trial · Obligation of Accused to be Present During Proceedings) · Role of the Trial Judge (Procedural Powers of a Preliminary Inquiry Judge · Judicial Immunity · Judicial Neutrality and Bias (Reasonable Apprehension of Bias · Role of Court Administration) · Functus Officio)
• Role of the Victim and Third Parties

Disclosure

• Crown Duty to Disclose (Types of First-Party Disclosable Materials · Limitations on Access to Disclosure) · Right to Make Full Answer and Defence · Police Duty to Collect Evidence · Lost or Destroyed Evidence · Disclosure of Third Party Records · Remedy for Breach of Disclosure Obligation · Demand for Particulars · Production Orders · Special Disclosure Issues · Access to Things Detained Under Section 490 · Access to Court-Filed Exhibits

Courts and Charges

• Criminal Courts and Charges
  • Criminal Courts · Jurisdiction of the Courts (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction of the Courts · Special Jurisdiction for Offences Over Water · Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts) · Procedure for Young Accused · Rules of Court

• Informations and Indictments
  • Laying of an Information · Direct Indictments · Form and Content of Charges · Joinder and Severance of Charges · Amendments to Charges · Judicial Referral Hearing
• Private Prosecutions
• Types of Offences

• Public Access to Courts
  • Open Court Principle · Public and Media Restrictions (Statutory Publication Ban on Identity Information · Statutory Publication Ban on Evidence · Excluding People From Court) · Publication Bans Relating to Youth Prosecutions · Access to Records Relating to Youth Prosecutions · Access to Court-Filed Exhibits · Sealing and Unsealing Judicial Authorizations

Pre-Hearing Stages

• Initial Court Appearances
  • Arraignment and Plea (Plea of Not Guilty and Other Pleas · Autrefois Acquit and Autrefois Convict) · Res Judicata (Issue Estoppel) · Election (Crown Election · Defence Election · Defence Re-Election) · Choice of Language · Appearance Before a Youth Justice
• Remote Attendance: In Court of Appeal · By Accused · Judge and Jurors · Witnesses · By Counsel and Others (Counsel Appearing by Telepresence)
• Case Management Hearings
• Applications and Motions Procedure
  • Voir Dire · Charter Applications (Charter Remedies) · Adjournments · Publication Bans · Change of Venue · Rule Against Collateral Attacks on Court Orders · Judicial Neutrality and Bias · Summary Dismissal Applications
  • Peace Bonds: Forced Marriage · Injury or Damage · Organized Crime · Serious Personal Injury · Sexual Offences · Terrorism Vulnerable Witnesses
• Crown or Judge-Ordered Termination of Proceedings
  • Withdraw and Dismissal of Charges · Constitutional Challenges to Legislation · Mistrials · Directed Verdicts ·
  • Stay of Proceedings (Charter Remedies): Judicial Stay of Proceedings (Abuse of Process, By Crown Counsel (Prosecutorial Discretion), By Law Enforcement, Abuse Remedies
  • Right to a Trial Within a Reasonable Time: Breach Within the Presumptive Ceiling · Defence Delay · Extraordinary Circumstances in Jordan Delay Analysis
    • Morin Framework (Pre-Jordan 2016) (Reasons for Delay)
• Prerogative Writs and Judicial Review
  • Mandamus, Certiorari, and Prohibition · Writ of Certiorari · Habeas Corpus
• Remedies
  • Costs, Charter Remedies

Substantive Hearings

• Preliminary Inquiry
  • Electing a Preliminary Inquiry · Statement of Issues and Witnesses Under Section 536.3 · Preliminary Inquiry Evidence (Admission of Hearsay Evidence at Preliminary Inquiry) · Air of Reality Test · Procedural Powers of a Preliminary Inquiry Judge · Order of Committal to Stand Trial
• Trial Process
  • Representation at Trial (Right to Self-Representation · Court Appointed Counsel · Amicus Curae) · Ex Parte Trial Proceedings · Opening and Closing Address · Orders to Exclude Witnesses from Court · Testimonial Evidence · Examinations (Examinations-in-Chief, Cross-Examinations, Re-Direct Examinations) · Rebuttal and Reply · Reopening the Case · Role of the Trial Judge
  • Loss of Judge During Proceedings
• Juries
  • Juror Eligibility · Procedure · Selection · Right to a Representative Jury · Selecting Jurors From Panel · Peremptory Challenge · Selecting Additional and Alternate Jurors · Challenge to Jury Panel · Challenge for Cause · Instructions (Established Areas of Jury Instruction) · Jury Questions · Discharging a Juror · Jury Deliberations · Special Issues Relating to Jurors
• Trial Verdicts
  • Analyzing Testimony (Weighing Testimony of the Accused · Credibility of Complainants or Victims‎‎ · Credibility and Reliability of Child Witnesses)
  • Kienapple Principle · Directed Verdicts

Mental Health Issues

• Mental Illness
  • Assessment for Fitness and Criminal Responsibility · Fitness to Stand Trial · Assessment for Fitness and Criminal Responsibility · Treatment of an Accused Unfit to Stand Trial · Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Disorder, Dual Status Offenders, Application for High Risk Designation
  • Review Board Detention and Bail, Review Board Disposition Hearings, Review Board Hearing Procedure, Review Board Publication Bans, Review of Review Board, Powers of the Review Board, Appeal of Mental Illness Dispositions, Mental Disorder in Youth Justice

Youth Procedure

• Procedure for Young Accused · Right of Youth to Notify Parents

Appeals

• Appeals
• Right to Appeal
  • Right of Appeal by Accused of Verdicts or Sentences for Indictable Offences · Right of Appeal of Verdicts or Sentences for Summary Offences · Right of Appeal by Accused of Verdicts or Sentences for Indictable Offences · Right of Appeal of Verdicts or Sentences for Summary Offences · Right of Appeal of a Summary Conviction Appeal Decision
• Appeals Relating to Young Persons
• Standard of Review
• Grounds of Appeal from Verdicts: Unreasonable Verdict · Appeal of an Error of Law · Miscarriage of Justice (Ineffective Counsel) · Misapprehension of Evidence · Sufficiency of Reasons
• Grounds of Appeal from Sentence · Appeals Other Than Verdicts or Sentences
• Remedies on Conviction Appeal · Remedies on Acquittal Appeal · Remedies on Sentence Appeal Appellate Powers to Dismiss an Appeal from Conviction
• Appeal Procedure
  • Appeal Procedure For Summary Convictions · Appeal Procedure For Indictable Convictions · Representation and Attendance on Appeal · Appellate Evidence · Interim Remedies Pending Appeal · Bail Pending Appeal
• Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada
• Ministerial Review

Appendix

• Definitions · Case Digests · Readings · List of Criminal Code Forms · Misc Procedural Provisions · Official Court Forms
• Precedents and Checklists: Motions Chart · Motions Checklist · Trial Preparation Checklist · Bail Checklist

Volume V: Sentencing

• Introduction to Sentencing

Principles and Factors

• Purpose and Principles of Sentencing
  • Enumerated Purposes of Sentencing · Proportionality · Denunication and Deterrence · Totality · Parity Principle · Restraint Principle · Jump, Step and Gap Principles · Aboriginal Offenders · Sentencing Starting Points · Sentencing Ranges
  • Aggravating and Mitigating Factors: Sentencing Factors Relating to the Offender (Racial Identity in Sentencing) · Sentencing Factors Relating to the Offence · Sentencing Factors Relating to the Criminal Proceedings · Victims as a Factor in Sentencing · State and Police Misconduct as a Sentencing Factor · Effect of Criminal Records in Sentencing · Position of Trust as a Factor in Sentencing
  • Sentencing of Organizations
• Principles by Offence
  • Offences of Violence (Domestic Violence Sentencing · By Persons in Authority) · Drug Offences · Sexual Offences (Child Sexual Offences · Child Pornography Sentencing) · Regulatory Offences · Sentencing Fraud · Weapon Offences · Murder · Terrorism Offences, Property and Fraud Offences (Sentencing)

Tools of Sentencing: Available Sentences

• Alternative Measures: Extrajudicial Measures for Young Offenders · Remediation Agreements
• Sentences: Discharges (Curative Discharges) · Probation Orders (Terms and Conditions · Restitution · Variation of Probation Orders) · Fines · Imprisonment · Conditional Sentences (Terms and Conditions of a Conditional Sentence Order · Conditional Sentence Breaches)
• Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences · Maximum and Minimum Sentences (Statutory Maximum Penalties · Mandatory Minimum Penalties · List of Mandatory Minimum Challenges) · Life Sentences

Tools of Sentencing: Ancillary Orders

• Ancillary Orders
• Ancillary Investigative Orders
  • DNA Orders (Primary Designated Offences · Secondary Designated Offences, A · Secondary Designated Offences, C) · Miscellaneous DNA Provisions
  • SOIRA Orders (Designated Offences · Notices Outside Canada, Notices Pre-2004) · Duration of SOIRA Orders · Early Termination of SOIRA Orders
• Ancillary Prohibition Orders
  • Section 161 Orders · Weapons Prohibition Orders · Firearms Prohibition Orders · Fraud Prohibition Orders · Animal Prohibition Orders · Driving Prohibition Orders
• Ancillary Fine and Restitution Orders:
  • Stand-alone Restitution Orders · Victim Fine Surcharge · Fine in Lieu of Forfeiture
• Forfeiture Orders
  • Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime (Proceeds of Crime Disclosure Order Proceeds of Crime Search Warrant)
  • Forfeiture of Offence-related Property · Forfeiture of Offence-related Property Under the CDSA · Detention Order for Things Seized Under Section 489 or 487.11

Procedure

• Sentencing Procedure
  • Overview of Sentencing · Guilty Plea · Notice of Increased Penalty · Evidence · Pre-Sentence Reports · Victim Impact Statements · Plea Bargains · Remand Credit · Charter Issues (Retrospective Punishments) · Sentencing Circles

Serving Sentences and Afterwards

• Serving Sentences · Consequences of Criminal Records After Sentencing (Pardons and Record Suspensions · Immigration Consequences from a Conviction)
• Parole: Application for Parole · Delayed Parole Eligibility · Judicial Review of Parole Ineligibility · Judicial Review of Parole Ineligibility for Murder
• Long-Term and Dangerous Offender Designation:
  • Remand Assessment for LTO/DO Applications · List of Dangerous Offender Designated Offences · Requirements for a Long Term Offender Designation · Serious Personal Injury Offences · Consequences of a Long Term Offender Designation · Requirements for a Dangerous Offender Designation · Consequences of a Dangerous Offender Designation · Procedure in a LTO/DO Designation Hearing · Appellate Review of an LTO or DO Designation

Young Offenders

• Youth Criminal Justice · Miscellaneous Authority of a Youth Court Justice
• Procedure for Young Accused · Bail for Young Accused · Defence Election for Young Accused
• Sentencing Young Offenders · Principles and Purposes of Youth Sentencing · Factors of Youth Sentencing · Youth Pre-Sentence Reports
• Dispositions for Young Offenders: Adult Sentences for Young Offenders · Custody and Supervision Orders · Youth Serving Custody Sentences · Youth Probation Orders · Conditional Supervision Order · Concurrent and Consecutive Youth Sentences

Military

• Military Sentencing

Appendix

• Case Digests · Checklist · Index of Offences by Penalty · CCRA Schedules

Full Text By Volume

• Volume 1: Criminal Law (large page)
• Volume 1.1: Offence Profiles (large page)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1A (Terrorism, Organized Crime, Weapons)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1B (Sexual Offences and Disorder Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1C (Violent Offences and Homicide)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1D (Administration of Justice Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1E (Motor Vehicle Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1F (Property Offences and Corruption Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1G (Drug Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1H (Gaming, Hate Speech, Libel, Regulatory)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1I (Repealed and Unconstitutional Offences)
  • Full Text:Volume 1.1J (Misc Offences)
• Volume 2: Evidence (large page)
• Volume 3: Search and Seizure (large page)
• Volume 4: Procedure and Practice (large page)
  • Full Text:Volume 4A - Police Powers and Bail
  • Full Text:Volume 4B - Pre-trial Matters
  • Full Text:Volume 4C - Preliminiary Inquiry, Trial and Verdict
  • Full Text:Volume 4D - Mental Health
  • Full Text:Volume 4E - Appeals
• Volume 5: Sentencing (large page)
• Volume 6: Case Digests (large page)
• Volume 7: Reference Materials (large page)

Table of Concordance (Criminal Code)

• < Criminal Law

Versions

There are six versions of the Criminal Code since its inception:

• Criminal Code, 1892, S.C. 1892, c. 29
• Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1906, c. 146
• Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1927, c. 36
• Criminal Code, S.C. 1953-54, c. 51
• Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34
• Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46

1970 to 1985

Table of Concordance for the Criminal Code.

R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 R.S.C. 1985 c. C-46 1 1 2 2 2.1 3 Part I Part I 3(1) 4 3(2) 4(1) 3(3) 4(2) 3(4) 4(3) 3(5) 4(4) 3(6) 4(5) 3(7) 4(6) 3(8) 4(7) 4 5 5 6 6 7 6(1.1) 7(2) 6(1.2) 7(3) 6(1.3) 7(3.1) 6(1.4) 7(3.2) 6(1.5) 7(3.3) 6(1.6) 7(3.4) 6(1.7) 7(3.5) 6(1.8) 7(3.6) 6(1.9) 7(3.7) 6(1.91) 7(3.71) 6(1.92) 7(3.72) 6(1.93) 7(3.73) 6(1.94) 7(3.74) 6(1.95) 7(3.75) 6(1.96) 7(3.76) 6(1.97) 7(3.77) 6(2) 7(4) 6(3) 7(5) 6(3.1) 7(5.1) 6(4) 7(6) 6(5) 7(7) 6(6) 7(8) 6(7) 7(9) 6(8) 7(10) 6(9) 7(11) 7 8 7(1)(a) 8(1)(b) 7(1)(b) 8(1)(a) 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 - 14-45 14-45 Part II Part II 46-55 46-55 56 - 57 56 58 57 59 58 60 59 61 60 62 61 63 62 64 63 65 64 66 65 67 66 68 67 69 68 70 69 71 70 72 71 73 72 74 73 75 74 76 75 76.1 76 76.2 77 76.3 78 77 79 78 80 79 81 80 82 81 83 Part II.1 Part III 82 84 83 85 84 86 85 87 86 88 87 89 88 90 89 91 90 92 91 93 92 94 93 95 94 96 95 97 96 98 97 99 98 100 99 101 100 102 101 103 102 104 103 105 104 106 105 107 106 108 106.1 109 106.2 110 106.3 111 106.4 112 106.5 113 106.6 114 106.7 115 106.8 116 106.9 117 Part III Part IV 107 118 108 119 109 120 110 121 111 122 112 123 113 124 114 125 115 126 116 127 117 128 118 129 119 130 120 131 121 132 122 133 122.1 134 123 135 124 136 125 137 126 138 127 139 128 140 129 141 130 142 131 143 132 144 133 145 134 146 135 147 136 148 137 149 Part IV Part V 138 150 139 150.1 140 151 141 152 142 to 145 - 146 153 147 154 148-149 - 150 155 151 156 152 157 153 158 154 159 155 160 156 - 157 161 158 162 159 163 160 164 161 165 162 166 163 167 164 168 165 169 166 170 167 171 168 172 169 173 170 174 171 175 172 176 173 177 174 178 175 179 176 180 177 181 178 182 Part IV.1 Part VI 178.1 183 178.11 184 178.12 185 178.13 186 178.14 187 178.15 188 187.16 189 178.17 190 178.18 191 178.19 192 178.2 193 178.21 194 178.22 195

R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 R.S.C. 1985 c. C-46 178.23 196 Part V Part VII 179 197 180 198 181 199 182-183 - 184 200 185 201 186 202 187 203 188 204 188.1 205 189 206 190 207 191 208 192 209 193 210 194 211 195 212 195.1 213 Part VI Part VIII 196 214 197 215 198 216 199 217 200 218 201 - 202 219 203 220 204 221 205 222 206 223 207 224 208 225 209 226 210 227 221 228 212 229 213 230 214 231 215 232 216 233 217 234 218 235 219 236 220 237 221 238 222 239 223 240 224 241 225 - 226 242 227 243 228 244, 244.1 229 245 230 246 231 247 232 248 233 249 234 250 235 251 236 252 237 253 238 254 239 255 240 256 240.1 257 241 258 242 259 243 260 243.1 261 243.2 262 243.3 263 243.4 264.1 244 265 245 266 245.1 267 245.2 268 245.3 269 245.4 269.1 246 270 246.1 271 246.2 272 246.3 273 246.4 274 246.5 275 246.6 276 246.7 277 246.8 278 247 279 247.1 279.1 248 - 249 280 250 281 250.1 282 250.2 283 250.3 284 250.4 285 250.5 286 251 287 252 288 253 289 254 290 255 291 256 292 257 293 258 294 259 295 260 296 261 297 262 298 263 299 264 300 265 301 266 302 267 303 268 304 269 305 270 306 271 307 272 308 273 309 274 310 275 311 276 312 277 313 278 314 279 315 280 316 281 317 281.1 318 281.2 319 281.3 320 Part VII Part IX 282 321 283 322 284 323 285 324 286 325 287 326 287.1 327 288 328 289 329 290 330 291 331 292 332 293 333 294 334 295 335 296 336 297 337 298 338 299 339 300 340 301 341 301.1 342 301.2 342.1 302 343 303 344 304 345 305 346 305.1 347 306 348 307 349 308 350 309 351 310 352 311 353 312 354 313 355 314 356 315 357 316 358 317 359 318 360 319 361 320 362 321 363 322 364 323 365 324 366 325 367 326 368 327 369 328 370 329 371 330 372 331 373 332 374 333 375 334 376 335 377 336 378 Part VIII Part X 337 379 338 380 339 381 340 382 341 383 342 384 343 385

R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 R.S.C. 1985 c. C-46 344 386 345 387 346 388 347 389 348 390 349 391 350 392 351 393 352 394 353 395 354 396 355 397 356 398 357 399 358 400 359 401 360 402 361 403 362 404 363 405 364 406 365 407 366 408 367 409 368 410 369 411 370 412 371 413 372 414 373 415 374 416 375 417 376 418 377 419 378 420 379 421 380 422 381 423 381.1 424 382 425 383 426 384 427 Part IX Part XI 385 428 386 429 387 430 387.1 431 388 432 389 433 390 434 391 435 392 436 393 437 394 438 395 439 396 440 397 441 398 442 399 443 400 444 401 445 402 446 403 447 404 - 405 - Part X Part XII 406 448 407 449 408 450 409 451 410 452 411 453 412 454 413 455 414 456 415 457 416 458 417 459 418 460 419 461 420 462 Part X.1 Part XII.1 420.1 462.1 420.2 462.2 Part X.1 Part XII.2 420.1 462.3 420.11 462.31 420.12 462.32 420.13 462.33 420.14 462.34 420.15 462.35 420.16 462.36 420.17 462.37 420.18 462.38 420.19 462.39 420.2 462.4 420.21 462.41 420.22 462.42 420.23 462.43 420.24 462.44 420.25 462.45 420.26 462.46 420.27 462.47 420.28 462.48 420.29 462.49 420.3 462.5 Part XI Part XIII 421 463 422 464 423 465 423(1)(c) - 423(1)(d) 465(1)(c) 423(1)(e) 465(1)(d) 423(2) 465(2) 423(3) 465(3) 423(4) 465(4) 423(5) 465(5) - 465(6) 423(6) 465(7) 424 466 425 467 Part XII Part XIV 426 468 427 469 428 470 429 471 429.1 472 430 473 431 474 431.1 475 432 476 433 477 - 477.1 - 477.2 - 477.3 - 477.4 434 478 435 479 436 480 437 481 438 482 438(1.1) 482(2) 438(2) 482(3) 438(3) - 438(4) 482(4) 438(5) 482(5) Part XIII Part XV 439 483 440 484 440.1 485 440.2 485.1 442 486 442(1) 486(1) to (1.4) 442(2.1) 486(2.1) 442(2.2) 486(2.2) 442(3) 486(3) 442(3.1) 486(4) 442(4) 486(5) 442(5) 486(6) 443 487 - 487.01 - 487.02 - 487.03 - 487.04 - 487.05 - 487.051 - 487.052 - 487.053 - 487.054 - 487.055 - 487.056 - 487.057 - 487.058 - 487.06 - 487.07 - 487.071 - 487.08 - 487.09 - 487.091 - 487.092 - 487.0 443.1 487.1 443.2 487.2 444 488 444.1 488.1 445 489 445.1 489.1 446 490 446.1 491 446.2 491.1 446.3 491.2 447 492 - 492.1 - 492.2 Part XIV Part XVI 448 493 449 494 450 495 451 496 452 497 453 498

R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 R.S.C. 1985 c. C-46 453.1 499 453.2 500 453.3 501 453.4 502 454 503 455 504 455.1 505 455.2 506 455.3 507 455.4 508 455.5 509 455.6 510 456 511 456.1 512 456.2 513 456.3 514 457 515 457.1 516 457.2 517 457.3 518 457.4 519 457.5 520 457.6 521 457.7 522 457.8 523 458 524 459 525 459.1 526 460 527 461 528 462 529 Part XIV.1 Part XVII 462.1 530 462.11 530.1 462.2 531 462.3 532 462.4 533 Part XV Part XVIII 463 535 464 536 465 537 466 538 467 539 468 540 469 541 470 542 471 543 471.1 544 472 545 473 546 474 547 474.1 547.1 475 548 476 549 477 550 478 551 479 - 480 - 481 - Part XVI Part XIX 482 552 483 553 484 554 485 555 486 556 487 557 488 558 489 559 490 560 491 561 492 562 493 563 494 564 495 565 496 566 497 567 498 568 499 569 500 570 501 571 502 572 503 573 Part XVII Part XX 504 574 505 575 506 576 507 577 507.1 578 508 579 - 579.1 509 580 510 581 511 582 512 583 513 584 514 585 515 586 516 587 517 588 518 589 519 590 520 591 521 592 522 593 523 594 524 595 525 596 526 597 526.1 598 527 599 528 600 529 601 530 602 531 603 532 604 533 605 533.1 625.1 534 606 535 607 536 608 537 609 538 610 539 611 540 612 541 613 542 614 543 615 544 616 545 617 546 618 547 619 548 620 549 621 550 622 551 623 552 624 553 625 553.1 625.1 554 626 555 627 556 - 557 628 558 629 559 630 560 631 561 632 562 633 563 634 564 635 565 636 566 637 567 638 568 639 569 640 570 641 571 642 572 643 573 644 574 645 575 646 576 647 576.1 648 576.2 649 577 650 578 651 579 652 580 653 581 654 582 655 583 656 584 657 584.1 657.1 585 658 586 659 587 660 588 661 589 662 590 663 591 664 592 665 593 666 594 667 595 668 596 669 597 669.1 597.1 669.2 - 669.3 598 670 599 671 600 672 - Part XX.1 - 672.1 to 672.95 Part XVIII Part XXI 601 673 602 674 603 675 604 - 605 676 606 677 607 678 _ _

R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 R.S.C. 1985 c. C-46 607.1 678.1 608 679 608.1 680 608.2 681 609 682 610 683 611 684 612 685 613 686 614 687 615 688 616 689 617 690 618 691 619 - 620 692 621 693 622 694 622.1 694.1 622.2 694.2 623 695 624 696 625 697 626 698 627 699 628 700 - 700.1 629 701 - 701.1 630 702 631 703 631.1 703.1 631.2 703.2 632 704 633 705 634 706 635 707 636 708 - 708.1 637 709 638 710 639 711 640 712 641 713 - 713.1 642 714 - 714.1 - 714.2 - 714.3 - 714.4 - 714.5 - 714.6 - 714.7 - 714.8 643 715 643.1 715.1 - 715.2 Part XX Part XXIII 644 716 645 717 646 718 646.1 718.1 647 719 648 720 649 721 650 722 651 723 652 724 653 725 654 726 655 727 656 728 657 729 658 730 659 731 660 732 660.1 733 661 734 662 735 662.1 736 663 737 664 738 665 739 666 740 667 741 668 741.1 - 741.2 669 742 - 742.1 670 743 - 743.1 671 744 - 744.1 672 745 673 746 674 747 675 to 681 - 682 748 683 549 685 750 686 751 Part XXI PartXXIV 687 752 - 752.01 - 752.1 688 753 - 753.1 - 753.2 - 753.3 - 753.4 689 754 690 755 691 756 692 757 693 758 694 759 695 760 695.1 761 Part XXII Part XXV 696 762 697 763 698 764 699 765 700 766 701 767 701.1 767.1 702 768 703 769 704 770 705 771 706 772 707 773 Part XXIII Part XXVI 720 785 721 786 722 787 723 788 724 789 725 790 726 791 727 - 728 792 729 793 730 794 731 795 732 796 732.1 797 733 798 734 799 735 800 736 801 737 802 - 802.1 738 803 739 804 740 805 741 806 742 807 743 808 744 809 745 810 810.01 810.1 - 810.2 746 811 747 812 748 813 749 814 750 815 751 - 752 816 752.1 817 752.2 818 752.3 819 753 820 754 821 755 822 755.1 823 756 824 757 825 758 826 759 827 760 828 761 829 762 830 763 831 764 832 765 833 766 834 767 835 768 836 769 837 770 838 771 839 772 840 Part XXV Part XXVIII 773 841 Forms 1 and 2 Forms 1 and 2 Forms 3 Forms 3 _ _ _ _

1953 to 1970

1953-54, c. 51 R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 1 same 2 same 3 same 4 same 5 same 5A(1) 6(1) 5A(1a) 6(2) 5A(2) 6(3) 5A(2a) 6(4) 5A(3) 6(5) 5A(4) 6(6) 6 7(1) 7(1) 7(2) 7(2) 7(3) 8 to 98 same 98A 99 98B 100 98C 101 98D 102 98E 103 98F 104 98G 105 98H 106 99 107 100 108 101 109 102 110 103 111 104 112 105 113 106 114 107 115 108 116 109 117 110 118 111 119 112 120 113 121 114 122 115 123 116 124 117 125 118 126 119 127 120 128 121 129 122 130 123 131 124 132 125 133 126 134 127 135 128 136 129 137 130 138 131 139 132 140 133 141 134 142 135 143 136 144 137 145 138 146 139 147 140 148 141 149 142 150 143 151 144 152 145 153 146 154 147 155 148 156 149 157 149A 158 150 159 150A 160 150B 161 151 162 152 163 153 164 154 165 155 166 156 167 157 168 158 169 159 170 160 171 161 172 162 173 163 174 164 175 165 176 166 177 167 178 168 179 169 180(1) 170 180(2) 171 181 172 182(1) 173 182(2) 174 183 175 184 176 185 177 186 177A 187 178 188 179(1) to (7) 189(1) to (7) 179(8)* 189(8) 179A 190 180 191 181 192 182 193 183 194 184 195 185 196 186 197 187 198 188 199 189 200 190 201 191 202 192 203 193 204 194 205 195 206 196 207 197 208 198 209 199 210 200 211 201 212 202 213 202A 214 203 215 204 216 205 217 206 218 207 219 208 220 209 221 210 222

1953-54, c. 51 R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 211 223 212 224 213 225 214 226 215 227 216 228 217 229 218 230 219 231 220 232 221 233 222 234 223 235 224 236 224A 237 225 238 226 239 226A 240 227 241 228 242 229 243 230 244 231 245 232 246 233 247 234 248 235 249 236 250 237 251 238 252 239 253 240 254 241 255 242 256 243 257 244 258 245 259 246 260 247 261 248 262 249 263 250 264 251 265 252 266 253 267 254 268 255 269 256 270 257 271 258 272 259 273 260 274 261 275 262 276 263 277 264 278 265 279 266 280 267 281 267A 281.1 267B 281.2 267C 281.3 268 282 269 283 270 284 271 285 272 286 273 287 274 288 275 289 276 290 277 291 278 292 279 293 280 294 281 295 282 296 283 297 284 298 285 299 286 300 287 301 288 302 289 303 290 304 291 305 292 306 293 307 294 308 295 309 295A 310 295B 311 296 312 297 313 298 314 299 315 300 316 301 317 302 318 303 319 304 320 305 321 306 - 307 322 308 323 309 324 310 325 311 326 312 327 313 328 314 329 315 330 316 331 317 332 318 333 319 334 320 335 321 336 322 337 323 338 324 339 325 340 326 341 327 342 328 343 329 344 330 345 331 346 332 347 333 348 334 349 335 350 336 351 337 352 338 353 339 354 340 355 341 356 342 357 343 358 344 359 345 360

1953-54, c. 51 R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 346 361 347 362 348 363 349 364 350 365 351 366 352 367 353 368 354 369 355 370 356 371 357 372 358 373 359 374 360 375 361 376 362 377 363 378 364 379 365 380 366 381 367 382 368 383 369 384 370 385 371 386 372 387 373 388 374 389 375 390 376 391 377 392 378 393 379 394 380 395 381 396 382 397 383 398 384 399 385 400 386 401 387 402 388 403 389 404 390 405 391 406 392 407 393 408 394 409 395 410 396 411 397 412 398 413 399 414 400 415 401 416 402 417 403 418 404 419 405 420 406 421 407 422 408 423 409 424 410 425 411 - 412 - 413(1) 426 413(2) 427 414 428 415 429 416 - 417 430 418 431 419 432 420 433 421 434 421A 435 422 436 423 437 424 438 425 439 426 440 427 441 428 442 429 443 430 444 431 445 432 446 433 447 434 448 435 449 436 450 437 451 438 452 439 453 440 454 441(1) to (3) 455(1) to (3) 441(4), (5) repealed 441(6) 455(4) 442 456 443 457 444 458 445 459 446 460 447 461 448 462 449 463 450 464 451 465 452 466 452A 467 453 468 454 469 455 470 456 471 457 472 458 473 459 474 460 475 460A 476 461 477 462 478 463 479 464 480 465 481 466 482 467 483 468 484 469 485 470 486 471 487 472 488 473 489 474 490 474A 491 475 492 475A 493 476 494 477 495 478 496 479 497

1953-54, c. 51 R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 480 498 481 499 482 500 483 501 484 502 485 503 486 504 487 505 488 506 489 507 490 508 491 509 492 510 492A 511 493 512 494 513 495 514 496 515 497 516 498 517 499 518 500 519 501 520 502 521 503 522 504 523 505 524 506 525 507 526 508 527 509 528 510 529 511 530 512 531 513 532 514 533 515 534(*) 516 535 517 536 518 537 519 538(*) 520 539 521 540 522 541 523 542 524 543(*) 525 544 526 545 527 546 527A 547 528 548 529 549(*) 530 550 531 551 532 552 533 553 534 554 535 555 536 556 537 557 538 558 539 559 540 560 541 561 542 562 543 563 544 564 545 565 546 566 547 567 548 568 549 569 550 570 551 571 552 572 553 573 554 574 555 575 556 576 557 577 558 578(*) 559 579 560 580 561 581 562 582 563 583 564 584 565 585 566 586 567 587 568 588 569 589(*) 570 590 571 591 572 592 573 593 574 594 575 595 576 596 577 597 578 598 579 599 580 600 581 601 582 602 583 603 583A 604 584 605 585 606 586 607 587 608 588 609 589 610 590 611 591 612 592 613 593 614 594 615 595 616 596 617 597 618 597A 619 597B 620 598 621 599 622 600 623 601 624 602 625 603 626 604 627 605 628 606 629 607 630 608 631 609 632 610 633 611 634 611A 635 612 636 613 637 614 638 615 639

1953-54, c. 51 R.S.C. 1970 c. C-34 616 640 617 641 618 642 619 643 620 644 621 645 622 646 623(1) 647 623(2) - 623A 648 624 649 625 650 626 651(*) 627 652 628 653 629 654 630 655 631 656 632 657 633 658 634 659 635 660 636 661 637 662 638 663 639 664 640 665 640A 666 640B 667 641 668 642 669 642A 670 643 671 644 672 645 673 646 674 647 675 648 676 649 677 650 678 651 679 652 680 653 681 654 682 655 683 656 684 657 685 658 686 659 687 660 688(*) 661 689(*) 662 690 662A 691 663 692 664 - 665(1) - 665(2) 693 666 694 667 695(*) 668 696 669 697 670 698 671 699 672 700 673 701 674 702 675 703 676 704 677 705 678 706 679 707 680 708 681 709 682 710 683 711 684 712 685 713 686 714 687 715 688 716 689 717 690 718 691 719 692 720 693 721 694 722 695 723 696 724 697 725 698 726 699 727 700 728 701 729 702 730 703 731 704 732 705 733 706 734 707 735 708 736 709 737 710 738 711 739 712 740 713 741 714 742 715 743 716 744 717 745 718 746 719 747(*) 720 748 721 749 722 750(*) 723 751 724 752 725 753 726 754 727 755 728 756 729 757 730 758 731 759(*) 732 760 733 761 734 762 735 763 736 764 737 765 738 766 739 767 740 768 741 769 742 770 743 771 744 772 745 to 752 - 753 773 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1927 to 1955

RSC, 1927, c. 36 1953-54, c. 51 1 1 2(1) 2(1) 2(2) 2(2) 2(3) removed 2(4) 2(3) 2(4)(a) 2(4) 2(5) 2(5) 2(6) removed 2(7) 2(9) 2(8) 391(d) 2(9) removed 2(9)(a) 168(1)(e) 2(10) removed 2(11) 2(12) 2(12) 2(13) 2(13) 2(15) 2(14) 2(16) 2(15) 2(17) 2(16) removed 2(16)(a) 2(19) 2(17) 2(20) and 2(8) 2(18) removed 2(19) 2(21) 2(20) removed 2(20)(a) 2(23) 2(21) 2(24) 2(22) 2(26) 2(23) 247 and 421(4) 2(24) 2(28) and 2(11) 2(25) 2(29) 2(26) removed 2(27) 2(30) 2(28) 2(22) 2(29) 2(31) 2(30) 2(31)(2) 2(31) 2(32) 2(32) 2(34) 2(33) 2(35) 2(34) 2(36) 2(35) removed 2(36) 2(43) 2(37) removed 2(38) 2(38) 2(39) 2(39) 2(40) 2(40) 2(41) 410(2) 2(42) 2(41) 2(43) 2(42) 2(44) 2(43) 2(45) 2(44) 2(2) 3(1) 3 3(2) 4 3(3) 5 3(4) and 485 6 3(5) 7 3(6) 8 4 9 6 10 11 12 7 13 10 14 removed 15 11 16 7(2) 17 12 18 13 19 16 20 17 21 18 22 19 23 24 25 26 27 25 28 28 29 25 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 25 38 removed 39 25 40 29 41 42 43 44 45 25 46 30 47 31 48 49 50 51 32 52 27 53(1) and (2) 34 53(3) 36 54(1) 35 54(2) 36 55 37 56 38 57 58 39 59 60 40 61 41 62 42 63 43 64 44 65 45 66 26 67 14 68 15 69 21 and 407 70 22 71 23 72 24 73 Rep. 1943-44, c. 23 s. 3 74(1) 46(1) and (2) 74(2) 47(1) 75 46(3) 76 50 77 46(1) 78 46(1) 79 51 80 49 81 53 82 54 83 56 84 57 85 86 Rep. 1939, c. 49 s. 15 87 64 88 65 89 67 90 66 91 68 92 69 93 33 94 70 95 110 96 97 372 98 Rep. 1936, c. 29, s. 1 99 71 100 160 101 72 102 73 103 104 74 105 removed 106 81(1) 107 108 109 110 removed 111 78 112 79 113 79 114 80 115 82 116 83 117 84 118 85(1) 119 86 120 88 121 89 122 90 123 91 124 93 125 94 126 95 127 96 128 97 129 98 130 131 132 removed 132A 63 133<Bf>133A 61 134 62 135 removed 136 166 137 75 138 76 139 75 140 removed 141 Rep. 1951, c. 47 s. 10 142 to 154 Rep. 1950, c. 11 s. 4 155 99 156 100(1) 157 101 158 102 159 654 160 103 161 104 162 105 and 654 163 106 164 107 165 108 166 109 167<bf>168 110 169 111 170 99 and 112 171 99 172 113(1) 173 114 174 113(1) 175 176 114 177 117 178 408(b) 179 118 180 119 181 removed 182 122 183 123 184 removed 185 125 186 128 197 188 124 189 125 190 125 191 192 127 193 194 195 126 196 129 197 130 198 246 199 200 201 161 202 147 203 removed 204 142 205 158 205A 159 206 149 207 150 207A 151 208 152 209(a), (b) 153 209(c) 324 210 131(3) 211(1) 143 211(2) 131(3) 211(3) removed 212 144 213 131(4), 145 214(1) 146 214(2) 131(2) 215(1) 155 215(2), (5), (6) 157 215(7) 133 216 184(1), (2) 217 156 218 408(c) 219 140 220 removed 221 222 165 222A removed 222B 160(a)

RSC, 1927, c. 36 1953-54, c. 51 223 removed 224 removed 225 168(1)(b) 226 227 168(1)(b), (c), (d), (h), (i) and 168(2), (4) 228 176(2) ? 182(2) 229(1) 176(1) 229(2) 182 229(3) 168(1)(h) 229(4) 182(2) 229(5) removed 229(6) 182(4) 229(7) 182(3) 229(8) 183 230 175 231 326(1) 231A 327 232 233 removed 234 180 235(1) 177 235(2) to (6) 178 236 179 237 167 238(a) 164(a) 238(b) removed 238(c) 160(b) 238(d) 164(b) 238(e) 160(c) 238(f) Rep. 1947, c. 55 s. 5 238(g) 160(d) 238(h) 372 238(i) 164(c) 238(j) 164(d) 238(k) 164(e) 239 164(2) 240 185 241 242 186 243 190 244 186 and 190 245 189 246 187 247 191 248 188 249 190 250 194(1) 251 195 252 194(2) to (5) 253 194(6) 254 198 255 200 256 199 257 196 258 197 259 201 260 202 261 203 262(1) 205 262(2) 204 263 206 264 210 265 316 266(a) 408(a) 266(b) 407 267 211 268 207 268A 208 269 212 270 213 271 214 272 215 273 216 274 231(2) 275 removed 276 218 277 278 217 279 78 280 79 281 219 282 220 283 284 193 285(1) 221(1) 285(2) 221(2) and (3) 285(3) 281 285(4) 222 285(4)(a) 223 285(4)(b) to (e) 224 285(5) 226 285(6) 221(1) 285(7), (8) 225 285(9) 2(18) 286 227 287 228 288 289 229(1) and (2) 290 230 291 231(1) 292(a) and (b) 141(1) 292(c) 231(2) 293 148 294 132 295 231(2) 296 232 297 233 298(1) 135 298(2) 139 299 136 300 137 301(1) to (3) 138 301(4) 131(4) 302 removed 303 304 237 305 238 306 209 307 239 308 240 309(1) 241(1) 309(2) 242 310 243(1) 311 244 312 245 313 234 314 removed 315 235 316 236 317 248 318 249 319 262 320 255 321 256 322 257 323 258 324 259 325 260 326 265 327 263 328 264 329 253 330 254 331 261 332 252 333 250 334 251 335(1)(a), (b) and (c) removed 335(1)(d) 268(a) 335(1)(e), (f) removed 335(1)(g) 2(14) 335(1)(h) 168(b) 335(1)(i) removed 335(1)(j), (k) and (l) 268(c), (d), (e) 335(1)(m) removed 335(1)(n) removed 335(1)(o) 322(a) 335(1)(p), (q), (r) removed 335(1)(s) 268(f) 335(1)(t), (u) removed 335(1)(v) removed 335(1)(w) removed 335(1)(x) 322(b) 335(1)(y) removed 336 removed 337 removed 338 removed 339 2(14) 340 294 341 342 351 343 removed 344 269 345 269(5) 346 270(1) 347 269(1) to (4) 348 271 349(1) 272 349(2) removed 350 removed 351 273 352 274 353 removed 354 275 355 276 356 277 357 278 358 359 360 361 362 363 removed 364 365 298(1) 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 removed 378(1) removed 378(2) 279 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 removed 386 387 280 388 removed 389 removed 390 282 391 283 392 284(1) 393 386 394 285(1) and (6) 395 removed 396 286 397 287 398 299 399 296 and 297 400 298(1) 401 removed 402 300 403 removed 404 303 405(1) 304(1)(a) 405(2) 304(1)(b) 405(3) 304(4) 405A 58 405B 59 405C 58 406(1) 305 406(2) 306(1) and (2) 406(3) 306(3) and (4) 407(1) removed 407(2)(a) 304(1)(c) 407(2)(b) 304(1)(d) 407(3) 307 408 346 409 347 410 346 411 348 412(1), (2) 336 412(3) 344 413 340 414 343 415 340 415A(b), (c) 341 415A(a), (d), (e) removed 416 342 417(a), (b) 335 417(c) 345 418 340 419 328 420 329 421 330 422 443 removed 424(1), (6) 337 424(2) to (5) removed 424A 339 425 331 426 332 427 333 428 334 429 removed

RSC, 1927, c. 36 1953-54, c. 51 430 358 430(1) to (3) removed 430(4) 285(2) 432 359 433 360 434 361 and 654 435 362 436 363 437 438 439 440 Rep. 1951, c. 47 s. 17 441 removed 442(a) 181 442(b) 179 443 308 444 323 444A 325 445 446 228 447 289 448 288 449 290 450 451 452 453 454 291 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 292 462 293 463 82 464 295 465 removed 466 309 467 311 468 310(1) 469 470 Rep. 1950, c. 11, s. 6 471 472 473 312 474 313 475 314 476 315 477 317 478 318 479 319 480 481 482 483 320 and 321 484 340 485 340 486 349 487 488 489 351 and 352 490 353 490A 354 491 355 492 365 493 removed 494 352 495 removed 496 497 409 498 411 498A 412 499 365 500 removed 501 502 366 502A 367 503 removed 504 368 504A removed 505 369 506 removed 507 rep. 1931, c. 28, s. 10 508 removed 509 371(1) 509A 52 510 372 510A 163 511 374 512 375 513 374 514 375 515(1), (2) 377 515(3) to (6) removed 516 316(1)(b) 516A 378 516B 372 517 518 519 520 521 522 372 523 372 and 406 524 379 525 372 526 380 527 381 528 320 529 382 530 383 531 532 384 533 534 535 372 536 385 537(1)(a), (b) 386 537(1)(c) 316 537(2) removed 538 316 539 373 540 removed 541 371(2) and (3) and 376 542 387 543 388 544 389 545 390 545A 419 546 391 547 391 548 404 549(1) 403(2) 549(2) removed 550 392 551 400 552 553 554 555 392 to 395 556 401 557 402 558 559 398 and 399 560 394 561 393 562(a) 392 562(b) 401 563 392 564 565 566 567 395, 396 568 removed 569(1) 403 569(2) 405 570 571 572 406, 407 573 408(I)(d) 574 575 406 575A 659 575B 660 575C(1) 660 575C(2) removed 575C(3) 575C(4) 662 575D 663 575E 667 575F 664 575G(1) 664 575G(2) 575G(3) 665 575H 666 576 424 577 414 578 removed 579 554 580(1) 413(1) 580(2) 418 581 416 581A 417 582 413(2) 583 413(2) 584 419 585 422 586 587 423 588 removed 589 removed 590 410(1) 591 420(2) 592 removed 593 100(2) 594 removed 595 229(3) 596 597 598 599 600 removed 604 425 604A 604 605 removed 606 426 607 removed 608 to 618 Rep. 1950, c. 11, s. 7 619 620 621 removed 622 Rep. 1943-44, c. 23, s. 12 623 624 625 626 627 628 removed 629 429 630 430 631 432(1) and (2) 632 405 633 433 634 96 635 355(2) 636 removed 637 338 638 285(3) 639 Rep. 1951, c. 47, s. 21 640 172 641 171 and 173 642(1) and (2) 174 642(3) removed 643 removed 644 427 645 428 646 434 647 435 648 435 649 436 650 437 651 Rep. 1951, c. 47, s. 21 652 435 pt. 438 pt. 653 439 654 439 655(1), (2), (4) 440(1) to (3) 665(3) 604 656 removed 657 Rep. 1951, c. 47, s. 21 658(1) 441(1) 658(2) 441(2) 658(3) 441(4) 658(4) 441(3) 658(5) 441(6) 659(1) 442(3) 659(2) 442(4) 660(1) 443 660(2), (3) 442(1) and (2) 660(4), (5) 444 661(1), (2) 445 661(3) 20 662(1) to (3) 447 and 429(2 662(4) to (6) 446 663 602 664 442(1)(c) 665(1) removed 665(2), (3) 456 666 459 667 448 668 449 669 458 670 459 671 604(2) and 605 672 441(3), 606 673 603 674(1) 610(1) 674(2), (3) 611 675 603 676(1) 604 676(2) 606(3)

RSC, 1927, c. 36 1953-54, c. 51 677 609 678 457 679 680 681 51 682 683 453 684 453 and 454 685 455 686 454 687 460 688 removed 689 removed 690 460 691 512 692 461 693 609 694 461 695(1) 462 695(2) 508(3) 695(3), (4) 514 696 Rep. 1947, c. 55, s. 20 697 698 463 699 464 700 463 701 702 463 703 672 704 636 705(a) 2(6) 705(b) 2(31) 705(c) removed 705(d) 2(39) 705(e) 733 706 692(d), 693 707 692(g), 705 708(1) 695(2) 708(2) to (4) 697 708(5) 692(g) 709 699 710 695, 696 711 604, 606, 700 712 447 713 604, 606, 700 714 428 715 709 716(1) 709(3) 716(2) 613, 616(1) 716(3) 617 716(4) 616(2) 717 702 718 710(3) 719 706 720 707 721 708 721A 712 722 710 723 701 724 704 725 703 726 711 727 713 728 714 729 removed 730 715 731 removed 732 699 733 734 735 736 737 738 716 739 694 740 621(4), 373 741 742 743 744 745 removed 746 621 747 removed 748(1) 637 748(2) to (5) 717 749 719, 720, 721 750 721, 722, 724, 725 751(1) 727 751(2) 731(2) 751(3) 728 751(4), (5) removed 752 727 752A Rep. 1947-48, c. 39, s. 32 753 727(4) 754 727 and 732 755 730 756 732(2) 757(1) 726(1) 757(2) 725(2) 757(3) 712(4) 757(4) 732(3) 758 731(1) 759 731(3) and (4) 760 729, 730 761 734 762(1) to (3) 735 762(4), (5) 736 763 737 764 738 765 766 740 767 741 768 739 769 742 769A 743 770 744 771(a) 466(b) 773 467 775 480 778 pt. 482 781(1) to (3) 468 781(4) 471, 482 781(5) 483 781(6) 507 782(1) 441(4) and (5) 782(2), (3) 470 783 784 469 785 468(3) 786 471 787 428 788 604 789 441, 606 790 791 792 793 482 794 574 795 630 796 450 797 698 799 484 800 to 821 Rep. 1947-48, c. 39, s. 36 822 removed 823(a) 466(a) 824 473 825(1) 472 825(5) 480 825(6) 474 826 474 827(1) 474 827(2) 474 827(3) 478 827(5) 482 828 475 829 479 830 475 831 481 832 477 833(1) 477 833(2), (3) 482(2) 834 478 834A 835 836 837 484 838 483 839 484 840 669 841(1) 610 841(2) 612 842(1) 610 842(2) 611 842(3) 612 843 844 491 845(1), (2) 491 845(3) 510(8) 846 removed 847(1) 55 and 492 847(2) 510 848 removed 849 502 and 503 850 removed 851 572 852 853 492 854 500 855(1) 493 855(2) 492 856 499, 501 857 858 501 859 860 497 861 494 862 495 863 496 864(a) to (d) removed 864(e) 270(2) 865 498 866 867 868 removed 869(1) 298(2) 869(2) removed 870 removed 871 removed 872 486 873(1) to (3) 487 873(4) 488 873(5) to (7) 489 874 875 504 876 505 877 506 878 removed 879 507 880 881 882 removed 883 446 884 885 508 886(1) 509 886(2) 669 887 508 888 421(1), (2) 889 890 510 891 500(2) and (3) 892 removed 893 510 894 895 896 512 897 513 898 510 899(2) 537 900 901(1), (2) 515 902 903 904 removed 905(1) 516 905(2) 522 906 516 907 518 908 517 909 519 910 520 911 521 912 913 266 914 532 915 533 916 528 917 removed 918 529 919 530 920 531 921 534 922 removed 923 535 924 536 925 538 926 539 927(1) to (5) 540 927(6) 541 928 550 929 552 929A 553 930 931 549 932 542 933 543 933A 541 934 546 935 547

RSC, 1927, c. 36 1953-54, c. 51 936 548 937 544 938 545 939 551 940 488(3) 941 446 942 557(3) 943 557 944 558 945(1), (2), (6) 554 945(3) to (5) 556 946 556 947 266 948 213(2) 949 567 950 568 951(1) and (2) 569 952 569 953 removed 954 503(2) 955 404 956 267 957 405 958 559 959 556 960 560 961 561 962 490 963 572 964 573 965 580 966 523 967 524 968 525 969 526 970 527 971 605 972(1) 610 972(2) 611 972(3) 612 973 603 974 608 975 611 976 607, 608 977 446 978 562 979 113(2) 980 removed 981 403 982 574 983 removed 984 565 985 169 986(1) to (3) 169 986(4) 170 987 326(2) 988 563 989 285(2), (3) 990 285(4), (5) 991 364 992 357 993 301 994 302 995 996 997 998 613 to 618 999 619(1) 1000 619(2) 1001 564 1002(a) 47(2) 1002(b) 115 1002(c) 131(1), 184(3) 1002(d) 242(2), 134 1002(e) 310(2) 1003(1) removed 1003(2) 566 1003(3) 99(f) 1004 575 1005 576 1006 634 1007 removed 1008 1009 577 1010 578 1011 579 1012 581 1013(1), (2) pt. 583 1013(2), (4), (5) pt. 584 1013(3) 582 1013(6) 585 1013(5) pt. 592(4) 1014(1)(a), (b), (c) 592(1)(a) 1014(1)(d) 592(1)(b)(iii) 1014(2) 592(2), (6) 1014(4) 592(5) 1015 593 1016(1) 592(1)(b)(i) 1016(2) 592(1)(b)(ii)(3) 1016(3) 592(1)(c) 1016(4) 592(2)(d)(iv) 1017 424(2)(d)(iv) 595 1018 586, 594 1019 587 1020 424, 588 1021(1) to (3) 424, 589 1021(4), (5) 590 1021(6), (7) 594 1021(8) 589(3) 1021(10) 591 1021(11) 424 1021(13) to (18) 424 1022(1) 658 1022(2) 596 1023(1) 597(1) 1023(2) pt. 597(2) 1023(3) 598 1023(4) 599 1024(1), (2) 600 1024(3), (4) removed 1024(1) 597, 598 1024(2) 599 1025A removed 1026 640 1027 5(1) 1028 621(1) 1029 621(2) 1030 1031 1032 1033 5(1)(b) 1034 654 1035(1), (2) 622 1035(3) 623 1035(4) 621(4)(c) 1035A 625 1036 1037 626 1038 627(1) 1039 355(2) 1040 removed 1041 to 1043 Rep. 1950, c. 11, s. 18 1044 removed 1045 631 1046 1047 removed 1048 628 1049 629 1050 630 1051 5(1)(b) 1052(1) 633 1052(2) 694(1) 1053 removed 1054 621 1054A(1) to (3) 661 1054A(4) 662 1054A(5) 661, 664 1054A(6) 665(2) 1054A(7) 666 1054A(8) 659 1054B 624 1055 621(4) 1056 634 1057 removed 1058 1059 637 1060 641 1061 removed 1062 642 1063 643 1064 644 1065 1066 1067 645 1068 646 1069 647 1070 648 1071 650 1072 649 1073 651 1074 652 1075 653 1076 655 1077 656 1078 removed 1079 removed 1080 658 1081 638 1082 removed 1083 639 1084 1085 657 1086 1087 668(1) 1088 672 1089 675 1090 672 1091 673 1092 670 1093 674 1094 676 1098 1099 668 676 1106 679 1107 678 1117 679 1120 681 1121 to 1122 682 1123 removed 1124 683 1125 684 1126 685 1127 686 1128 687 1129 682 1130 688 1131 689 1132 Rep. 1950, c. 11, s 21 1133 to 1139 Rep. 1951, c .47, s. 25 1140(1)(a)(i), (ii) 48(1) 1140(1)(c)(v) to (x) 133, 184(4) 1140(2) 48(2) 1141 627(2) 1142 693(2) 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 removed 1149 Rep 1950, c. 11 s 21 1150 removed 1151 rm s. 25 1152 753

See Also

• List of Criminal Code Amendments
• Concordance list 1970 and 1985
• concordance 1927 and 1955

List of Criminal Code Amendments (2000 to 2009)

• < Criminal Law
• < Legislative History

2005 to 2009

2009, c. 29

2009, c. 29 (Bill C-25)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Truth in Sentencing Act	2009, c. 29 (Bill C-25)	October 22, 2009	February 22, 2010	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The act "specif[ies] the extent to which a court may take into account time spent in custody by an offender before sentencing". It adds s. 515(9.1).
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 719(3) and Form 21 in Part XXVIII.

2009, c. 28

2009, c. 28 (Bill S-4)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct)	2009, c. 28 (Bill S-4)	October 22, 2009	January 8, 2010	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The changes to the Code "create offences of identity theft, trafficking in identity information and unlawful possession or trafficking in certain government-issued identity documents, to clarify and expand certain offences related to identity theft and identity fraud, to exempt certain persons from liability for certain forgery offences, and to allow for an order that the offender make restitution to a victim of identity theft or identity fraud for the expenses associated with rehabilitating their identity".
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 56.1, 356 (3), 366(5), 368.1, and 368.2, 402.1, and 402.2. It also replaces s. 130, 342(3), 342(4), 342.01(1), 356(1), 368(1), 369, and 403. It amends s. 183 and 738(1).

2009, c. 22

2009, c. 22 (Bill C-14)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants)	2009, c. 22 (Bill C-14)	June 23, 2009	October 2, 2009	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The amendments to the Code "add to the sentencing provisions for murder so that any murder committed in connection with a criminal organization is first degree murder, regardless of whether it is planned and deliberate; to create offences of intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless about endangering the life or safety of another person, of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon or causing bodily harm and of aggravated assault of a peace officer; and to extend the duration of a recognizance to up to two years for a person who it is suspected will commit a criminal organization offence, a terrorism offence or an intimidation offence under section 423.1 if they were previously convicted of such an offence, and to clarify that the recognizance may include conditions such as electronic monitoring, participation in a treatment program and a requirement to remain in a specified geographic area."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 2.1, 244.2, 270.01, 270.02, 718.02 replaces s. 84(1), (5)(b), 85(1), 231(6.01) to (6.2), 239(2)(b), 244(3)(b), 272(3)(b), 279(1.2)(b), 344(2)(b), 346(1.2)(b), 515(6)(a)(vii), 810.01(3), 810.01(5) to (5.2) and it amends s. 183, 487.04.

2009, c. 2

2009, c. 2 (Bill C-10)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Budget Implementation Act	2009, c. 2 (Bill C-10)	March 12, 2009	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Consequential amendments to the Code relating to larger changes to the Competition Act.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 183

2008, c. 18

2008, c. 18 (Bill C-13)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal procedure, language of the accused, sentencing and other amendments)	2008, c. 18 (Bill C-13)	May 29, 2008	May 29, July 2, and October 1, 2008	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends various provisions of the Criminal Code in relation to criminal procedure, language of the accused, sentencing and other matters."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 255(3.1), 259(2.1), 507.1(11), 530.01, 503.1(c.1), 530.2, 533.1, 537(1.01), 634(2.2), 683(7), 685(2), 695(2) and (3), 715(2.1), 720(2), 743.21. It replaces s. 4(7), 145(3), 164.2(1), 202(1)(i), 204(2), 259(1.1) to (1.4), 259(2)(a), 259(4), 351, 481.2, 487(2), (4), 487.03(1), (1.1), 490(17), 530(3), (5), (6), 530.1, 530.1(d) and (e), 531, 565(2) and (3), 568, 569 640(2) to (3), 676(1.1), 683(5) to (5.1), 701.1, 732.1(5) and (6), 734(5), 734.2, 742.3(3) and (4), 743.5(1), 743.5(3), 787(1), 803(2) and (3), Form 12. It repeals s. 117.13(4), (5), 487.055(6), 501(5), 509(3), 701(3), 729(4) and (5), 742.6(6) and (7).

2008, c .12

2008, c. 12 (S-213)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)	2008, c. 12 (S-213)	April 17, 2008	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The "enactment amends the Criminal Code to increase the maximum penalties for animal cruelty offences."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 444, 445, 445.1, 446, 447, and 447.1.

2008, c. 6

39th Parliament, 2nd session

2008, c. 6 (C-2) SI/2008-34
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Tackling Violent Crime Act	2008, c. 6 (C-2) SI/2008-34	February 28, 2008	May 1, 2008 (s. 1 to 17, 28 to 38, 57, 58) July 2, 2008 (s. 18 to 27, 39 to 53, 55, 56, 59, and 60)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code by... creating two new firearm offences and providing escalating mandatory sentences of imprisonment for serious firearm offences;... strengthening the bail provisions for those accused of serious offences involving firearms and other regulated weapons;... providing for more effective sentencing and monitoring of dangerous and high-risk offenders;...introducing a new regime for the detection and investigation of drug impaired driving and strengthening the penalties for impaired driving; and... raising the age of consent for sexual activity from 14 to 16 years."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 84(5), (6), 98.1, 150.1(6), 253(2), 254.1, 258.1, 272(3) and (4), 273(3) and (4), 279(1.2) and (1.3), 279.1(2.1) and (2.2), 344(2) and (3), 346(1.2) and (1.3), 752.01, 753.01, 753.02, 755, it replaces s. 85(1)(a), 85(3)(a), (b) and (c), 91(1), (2), 92(1), (2), 93(1), 94(1), 95(1), 95(2)(a), 98, 99(2), (3), 100(2), 103(2), 150.1(1) and (2), 172.1(1)(b) and (c), 239, 244, 254(2) to (6), 255(1)(a)(i) to (iii), 255(1)(c), 255(2) and (3), 256(5), 257(2), 259(1), 261, 272(2)(a), 273(2)(a) and (a.1), 279(1.1)(a) and (a.1), 279.1(1), 279.1(2)(a), 344(a), 346(1.1)(a), 515(10)(c), 662(6), 743.1(3.1), 752.1, 753.1(3), 753.2(2), 753.3(1), 753.4(1), 757, 759(1) to (5), 810.1(3), 810.2(3), 810.2(5) to (6), it amends s. 150.1(4), 151, 152, 153(2), 160(3), 161(1), 170(a) and (b), 171(a) and (b), 173(2), 183(a), 253(1), 254(1), 255(4), 258(1), 259(2), 273.3(1)(a) and (b), 348.1, 487.04, 490.011(1), 515(6), 752, 753, 753.2(1), 754(1), 810.1(1), (3)(a) and (b), it repeals 753(6), 753.1(4) and (5).

2007, c. 28

2007, c. 28 (Bill C-59)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (unauthorized recording of a movie)	2007, c. 28 (Bill C-59)	June 22, 2007	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to prohibit the unauthorized recording of a movie in a movie theatre (camcording)."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 432.

2007, c. 22

2007, c. 22 (Bill C-18)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to DNA identification	2007, c. 22 (Bill C-18)	June 22, 2007	June 22, 2007 and Jan 1, 2008	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
This enactment amends the Criminal Code ... [amending] the provisions ... relating to orders for the taking of samples of bodily substances for forensic DNA analysis apply to persons who are sentenced ... allows an order to be made ... adds attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder or to cause another person to be murdered to the offences covered by section 487.055 ... permits an application to be made ... when a person is still serving a sentence of imprisonment for one of the specified offences, rather than requiring that they be serving a sentence of imprisonment of two years or more for that offence;... in certain circumstances, allows ... [a person] to appear by closed-circuit television or a similar ... allows samples of bodily substances to be taken under the Criminal Code ... at the place, day and time set by an order or a summons or as soon as feasible afterwards;... specifies that it is an offence ... to fail to comply with such an order or summons.
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 487.055(1)(c.1), 487.055(3.01), 487.055(3.11), 487.0551, 487.0552, 487.056(4) to (6), 487.057(3). It replaces s. 487.04 [in part], 487.051, 487.054, 487.055(1)(d) and (e), 487.055(4), 487.056(1), 487.056(2) and (3), 487.057(1), 487.058, 487.06(1), 487.06(3), 487.07(1), 487.071(1), 487.071(2)(b), 487.08(1.1), 487.091(1)(a), 487.091(1)(b), 487.091(2) 487.091(3), 487.0911(1) to (3), 703(2), Forms 5.03 to 5.06, Form 5.07, Forms 5.08 and 5.09. It repeals s. 487.03(2), 487.055(7) to (10), Form 28.1.

2007, c. 20

2007, c. 20 (Bill C-277)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child)	2007, c. 20 (Bill C-277)	June 22, 2007	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to increase from five years to ten years the maximum punishment for an offence under section 172.1 (luring a child). It also specifies that, in the case of a summary conviction for this offence, the maximun [sic] punishment is eighteen months."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 172.1(2)(a) and (b).

2007, c. 13

2007, c. 13 (Bill C-48)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code in order to implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption	2007, c. 13 (Bill C-48)	May 31, 2007	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment makes technical amendments to the corruption and offence-related provisions of the Criminal Code to implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 118, 490.1(1), it replaces s. 119(1), 120, 121(1)(b) to (f), 123(1) and (2), 426(1)(a), 490.1(2), 490.1(3), 490.2(1) and (2), 490.4(3), 490.41(1).

2007, c. 12

2007, c. 12 (Bill C-9)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentence of imprisonment)	2007, c. 12 (Bill C-9)	May 31, 2007	Dec 1, 2007	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends section 742.1 of the Criminal Code to provide that a person convicted of a serious personal injury offence as defined in section 725 of that Act, a terrorism offence or a criminal organization offence prosecuted by way of indictment for which the maximum term of imprisonment is ten years or more is not eligible for a conditional sentence."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 742.1.

2007, c. 9

2007, c. 9 (Bill C-26)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate)	2007, c. 9 (Bill C-26)	May 3, 2007	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code by exempting persons from the application of section 347 of that Act in respect of agreements for small, short-term loans. The exemption applies to persons who are licensed or otherwise authorized to enter into such agreements by designated provinces that have legislative measures that protect recipients of payday loans and that specify a limit on the total cost of those loans."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 347(1). It adds s. 347.1.

2007, c. 5

2007, c. 5 (Bill S-3)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the National Defence Act, the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the Criminal Records Act	2007, c. 5 (Bill S-3)	March 29, 2007	Sept 12, 2008	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"It ... makes certain amendments to the Criminal Code and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act to enhance the administration and enforcement of the current registration scheme for sex offender information."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 490.016(3), 490.017(2), 490.023(1.1), 490.027(3), 490.031(2), 490.0311 It replaces s. 490.011(1) [in part], 490.012, 490.012(1) to (3), 490.013(2)(a) to (c), 490.013(3) and (4), 490.013(5), 490.015, 490.016(1), 490.018(3)(b), 490.019 [header], 490.02(1), 490.02(2)(a) and (b), 490.02(2)(c), 490.021(2), 490.022(1)(a) and (b), 490.022(3)(a) and (b), 490.022(3)(c), 490.022(3)(d), 490.023(1), 490.025 and 490.026, 490.027(1), 490.028 and 490.029, 490.03(1)(a) and (b), 490.03(2) to (4), 490.031, Form 52, Form 53 It repeals s.

2006, c. 14

2006, c. 14 (Bill C-19)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing) and to make a consequential amendment to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act	2006, c. 14 (Bill C-19)	December 14, 2006	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create an offence of street racing based on dangerous driving and criminal negligence offences. This enactment increases, in street racing situations, the maximum punishments for some offences and also provides for minimum prohibitions on driving that increase on a second and subsequent offence."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 260(1), 673, 785, it adds s. 249.2, 249.3, 249.4, 259(3.1) to (3.4), it replaces s. 259(5), 261(1) and (2).

2006, c. 9

2006, c. 9 (Bill C-2)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Federal Accountability Act	2006, c. 9 (Bill C-2)	December 12, 2006	March 1, 2007	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
It "amends the ... Criminal Code to create indictable offences for fraud with respect to public money or money of a Crown corporation, and makes persons convicted of those offences ineligible to be employed by the Crown or the corporation or to otherwise contract with the Crown."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 750(3).

2005, c. 44

2005, c. 44 (Bill C-53)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceeds of crime) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act	2005, c. 44 (Bill C-53)	November 25, 2005	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code ... to provide a reverse onus of proof in proceeds of crime applications involving offenders who have been convicted of a criminal organization offence or certain offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The enactment provides that a court shall make an order of forfeiture against any property of an offender [where] the offender has engaged in a pattern of criminal activity or has an income unrelated to crime that cannot reasonably account for all of the offender’s property. The enactment also amends the Criminal Code to clarify the authority of the Attorney General of Canada in regards to proceeds of crime and to clarify the definition “designated offence” in regards to offences that may be prosecuted by indictment or on summary conviction. It also amends a provision of the Criminal Code to ensure the equivalency of the English and French versions."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 462.37(2.01) to (2.07). It replaces s. 462.3 (1) [in part], 462.3(3), 462.32(1), 462.33(2)(c), 462.33(3), 462.33(5), 462.33(10)(c), 462.341, 462.37(3), 462.4(a), 462.41(1), 462.41(3) [in part], 462.42(1), 462.45, 462.46(1), 689(1).

2005, c. 43

2005, c. 43 (Bill C-49)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)	2005, c. 43 (Bill C-49)	November 25, 2005	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to ... create an offence of trafficking in persons that prohibits a person from engaging in specified acts for the purpose of exploiting or facilitating the exploitation of another person; ... create an offence that prohibits a person from receiving a financial or other material benefit that they know results from the commission of the offence of trafficking in persons; ... create an offence that prohibits concealing, removing, withholding or destroying travel documents or documents that establish or purport to establish another person’s identity or immigration status for the purpose of committing or facilitating the offence of trafficking in persons; and ... establish that a person exploits another person if they cause them to provide, or offer to provide, labour or a service by engaging in conduct that could reasonably be expected to cause the other person to believe that their safety or that of someone known to them would be threatened if they failed to do so or if, by means of deception or the use or threat of force or of any other form of coercion, they cause the other person to have an organ or tissue removed."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 279.01, 279.02, 279.03, 279.04. It replaces s. 183 [in part], 279 [header], 486(1.1), 486(2.1), 486(3)(a)(i), 487.04 [in part], 490.011(1) [in part], 738(1)(b).

2005, c. 40

2005, c. 40 (Bill S-37)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act	2005, c. 40 (Bill S-37)	November 25, 2005	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to prohibit certain offences, including theft, robbery, mischief and arson against cultural property protected under the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Those amendments allow for the prosecution of such offences when committed outside Canada by Canadians."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 7(2.01), (2.02), 430(4.2). It replaces s. 2 [in part].

2005, c. 38

2005, c. 38 (C-26)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Canada Border Services Agency Act	2005, c. 38 (C-26)	November 3, 2005	December 12, 2005	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Incidental amendments in creating the Canada Border Services Agency.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2.

2005, c. 32

2005, c. 32 (Bill C-2)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act	2005, c. 32 (Bill C-2)	July 20, 2005	November 1, 2005 (s. 1 to 12, 24, 25) and January 2, 2006 (s.13 to 23, 26 to 27.1)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to ... amend the child pornography provisions with respect to the type of written and audio material that constitutes child pornography, and with respect to the child pornography offences, defences and penalties; ... add a new category to the offence of sexual exploitation of young persons and make additional amendments to further protect children from sexual exploitation;... increase the maximum penalty for child sexual offences, for failing to provide the necessaries of life and for abandoning a child;... make child abuse an aggravating factor for the purpose of sentencing and direct the courts to give primary consideration to the objectives of denunciation and deterrence in sentencing for offences involving abuse of a child; ... amend and clarify the applicable test and criteria that need to be met for the use of testimonial aids, for excluding the public, for imposing a publication ban, for using video-recorded evidence or for appointing counsel for self-represented accused to conduct a cross-examination of certain witnesses; and ... create an offence of voyeurism and the distribution of voyeuristic material."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 153(1.1), (1.2), 161(1.1), 162, 163.1(4.3), 486.1, 486.2, 486.3, 486.4, 486.5, 486.6, 718. It replaces s. 127, 150.1(2) and (3), 151, 152, 153(1), 161(1), 163.1(1) to (4), (4.1), (6), (7), 164(1), (3) to (5), (7), (8) [definition], 164.1(1), (5), (7), 170, 171, 183 [definition], 212(2), (4), 215(3), 218, 276.3, 278.9(1), 486, 487.2(1), 539(1), 542(2), 631(6), 648(1), 672.51(11), 715.1, 715.2, 718.2(a)(ii). It repeals s. 487.2(2), 539(4), 542(3), 648(3).

2005, c. 25

2005, c. 25 (Bill C-13)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the DNA Identification Act and the National Defence Act	2005, c. 25 (Bill C-13)	May 19, 2005	On Royal Assent and January 1, 2008	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 487.051(4), 487.055(3)(a.1), 487.055(3)(b)(iv) to (vi), 487.0561, 487.0911. It replaces s. 487.04 [in part], 487.051(1) to (3), 487.052 and 487.053, 487.055(1), 487.056(1), 487.071, 487.08(1.1), 487.08(4), 487.091(1) and (2), Forms 5.03 to 5.06, Forms 5.08 and 5.09. It repeals s. 487.08(2.1).

2005, c. 22

2005, c. 22 (Bill C-10)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mental disorder) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts	2005, c. 22 (Bill C-10)	May 19, 2005	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends Part XX.1 of the Criminal Code governing persons found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. The amendments, among other things, include ... repealing unproclaimed provisions related to capping, dangerous mentally disordered accused and hospital orders; ... expanding the authority of Review Boards by enabling them to order an assessment of the accused, adjourn hearings and protect the identity of victims and witnesses; ... permitting the oral presentation of victim impact statements at disposition hearings and adjournments allowing the victim to prepare the statement; ... permitting Review Boards to extend the time for holding a review hearing to a maximum of 24 months in certain circumstances; ... permitting the court to hold an inquiry and order a judicial stay of proceedings for an accused found unfit to stand trial, if the accused is not likely to ever be fit to stand trial and does not pose a significant risk to the safety of the public and a stay is in the interests of the proper administration of justice; ... specifying that the transfer provisions require the consent of the appropriate Attorneys General in all cases and enabling transfers of an accused who is not in custody; and ... allowing peace officers arresting an accused who is in contravention of an assessment order or a disposition to release, detain, compel the appearance of or deliver the accused to a place specified in the order."
Amended Code Sec.
It added s. 672.1(2), 672.121, 672.16(1.1), (1.2), 672.33(1.1), 672.45(1.1), 672.47(3), 672.5(5.1), 672.5(13.2), 672.5(15.1), (15.2), (15.3), 672.501, 672.85 [header], 672.851, 672.852. It replaced s. 672.1 [renumbered], 672.1(1) [in part], 672.11(e), 672.13(2), 672.14(3), 672.15(1), 672.16(1), 672.16(2), 672.16(3), 672.17, 672.191, 672.2(2), 672.2(4), 672.5(8), 672.5(16), 672.51(11), 672.52(2), 672.54, 672.541, 672.63, 672.67(2), 672.81(2), 672.82(1), 672.85, 672.85(b), 672.86(1)(b), 672.86(3), 672.91 to 672.94, 673 [definition], Form 48. It repealed s. 672.21(3)(c), 672.55(2), 672.64 to 672.66, 672.79, 672.8, 672.83(2), 672.84, schedule to Part XX.1, 747 [header], 747 to 747.8, Form 51.

2005, c. 10

2005, c. 10 (Bill C-6)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act	2005, c. 10 (Bill C-6)	March 23, 2005	April 4, 2005	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 83.05(1.1) to (4), 83.05(6)(a), 83.05(7) to (10), 83.06(1) and (2), 83.07, 83.09(1) and (2), 185(1), 186(6), 187(2), 196(1) and (2).

2000 to 2004

2004, c. 15

2004, c. 15 (C–7)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in order to enhance public safety	2004, c. 15 (C–7)	May 6, 2004	Dec 1, 2004	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act "adds a new offence to the Criminal Code for communicating information or committing any act that is likely to lead others to falsely believe that terrorist activity is occurring, with the intention of causing persons to fear death, bodily harm, substantial damage to property or serious interference with the lawful use or operation of property."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 83.231.

2004, c. 14

2004, c. 14 (Bill C-250)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)	2004, c. 14 (Bill C-250)	6 May 2004	?	CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2004, c. 12

2004, c. 12 (Bill C–14)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts	2004, c. 12 (Bill C–14)	April 22, 2004	April 22, 2004 and Oct 1, 2004	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act "amends the Criminal Code by... establishing more serious offences for placing, or knowingly permitting to remain in a place, a trap, device or other thing that is likely to cause death or bodily harm to a person;... permitting the use of as much force as is reasonably necessary on board an aircraft to prevent the commission of an offence that would be likely to cause immediate and serious injury to the aircraft or to any person or property in the aircraft;... modifying the provision dealing with the provision of information on oath in relation to weapons; and... creating an exemption to the offence of intercepting private communications in order to protect computer systems."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 7(8), 117.04, 247, 462.43(1)(c), 536(4), (4.1), 536.1(3), (4), 729(1)(b), 732.2(1)(c), 741(1), 742.2(2), 742.6(10), (12), (14) to (16), 742.6(17), 742.7(1), (4). It modifies s. 184(2), 193(2). It adds s. 27.1, 184(3) and Form 46.

2004, c. 10

2004, c. 10 (Bill C-16)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act respecting the registration of information relating to sex offenders, to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Short: Sex Offender Information Registration Act	2004, c. 10 (Bill C-16)	April 1, 2004	December 15, 2004	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"The enactment amends the Criminal Code to enable the Crown to apply for an order to require an offender who is convicted of, or found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder for, certain offences to report regularly to a designated registration centre and provide information. It creates a new Criminal Code offence for failure to comply with the order, as well as an offence for providing false or misleading information."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 490.011, 490.012, 490.013, 490.014, 490.015, 490.016, 490.017, 490.018, 490.019, 490.02, 490.021, 490.022, 490.023, 490.024, 490.025, 490.026, 490.027, 490.028, 490.029, 490.03, 490.031, 490.032, Form 52 [in part]

2004, c. 3

2004, c. 3 (Bill C–13)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (capital markets fraud and evidence-gathering)	2004, c. 3 (Bill C–13)	March 29, 2004	Sept 15, 2004 (s. 2 to 8) and Sept 15, 2005 (s. 1)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code by creating a new offence of prohibited insider trading and creating a new offence to prohibit threatening or retaliating against employees for disclosing unlawful conduct. The enactment increases the maximum penalties and codifies aggravating and non-mitigating sentencing factors for fraud and certain related offences and provides for concurrent jurisdiction for the Attorney General of Canada to prosecute those offences. The enactment also creates a new procedural mechanism by which persons will be required to produce documents, data or information in specific circumstances."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 382. It replaces s. 380(1)(a), 380(2), 487.3(1), 487.3(4). It adds s. 380.1, 382.1, 425.1, 487.011 to 487.017.

2003, c. 21

2003, c. 21 (Bill C-45)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal liability of organizations)	2003, c. 21 (Bill C-45)	November 7, 2003	March 31, 2004 (all except s. 556), June 1,2004	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to ... establish rules for attributing to organizations, including corporations, criminal liability for the acts of their representatives; ... establish a legal duty for all persons directing work to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of workers and the public; ... set out factors for courts to consider when sentencing an organization; and ... provide optional conditions of probation that a court may impose on an organization." Also known as the "Westray Bill", it created legal duties to employers for workplace safety.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 362(1)(c), 620 to 623, 732.1(1), 734(1), 735(1), it added s. 22.1, 22.2, and 217.1, 718.21, 732.1(3) to (3.2), replaces s. 328(e), 362(1)(d), 462.38(3)(b), 538, 556, 570(5), 650(1), 703.2, 721(1), 727(4), 730(1), 735(1)(b), 735(2), 800(3), 556, it repealed s. 391.

2003, c. 8

2003, c. 8 (Bill C-10A)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms) and the Firearms Act	2003, c. 8 (Bill C-10A)	May 13, 2003	May 30, 2003 and August 15, 2003	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act in order to simplify compliance with the firearms program, to modernize administrative procedures and to meet Canada’s emerging international obligations by ... in Part III of the Criminal Code, ... modernizing the description of firearms that are deemed not to be firearms for the purpose of the Firearms Act and certain provisions of the Criminal Code, ... providing that there is no forfeiture of goods that are the subject of a prohibition order made under section 515 of the Criminal Code, and ... providing that an authorization, licence or registration certificate for firearms be revoked or amended only for the period that a prohibition order made under that section is in force;"
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 84(1) [definition], 115(1.1). It replaces s. 84(3)(d)(i) and (ii), 85(1)(a), 109(1)(c), 116, 117.07(2)(h), 515(4.1)(c).

2002, c. 22

2002, c. 22 (Bill C-47)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Excise Act, 2001	2002, c. 22 (Bill C-47)	June 13, 2002	On Royal Assent and July 1, 2003	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Consequential amendments to the Code in enacting the Excise Act (partially repealed at a later date)
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 2 [definitions], 78(2), 183 [definitions], 462.3(b.1) [definitions].

2002, c. 13

2002, c. 13 (Bill C-15A) 37th Parl., 1st sess.
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to amend other Acts Short: Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2001	2002, c. 13 (Bill C-15A) 37th Parl., 1st sess.	June 4, 2002	July 23, 2003 (s. 79), June 1, 2004 (s. 24 to 46, 48, 59 and 72)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History Senate Committee Evidence
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code by ... adding offences and other measures that provide additional protection to children from sexual exploitation, including sexual exploitation involving use of the Internet; ... increasing the maximum penalty for criminal harassment; ... making home invasions an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes; ... creating an offence of disarming, or attempting to disarm, a peace officer; ... codifying and clarifying the review process for applications to the Minister of Justice with respect to allegations of miscarriage of justice; and ... reforming and modernizing criminal procedure with respect to ... procedural aspects of preliminary inquiries, ... the disclosure of expert evidence, ... rules of court in relation to case management and preliminary inquiries, ... electronic documents and remote appearances, ... a plea comprehension inquiry scheme, ... private prosecutions, ... the selection of alternate jurors, and ... restriction on the use of agents."
Amended Code Sec.
It added s. 3.1, 163.1(4.1) and (4.2), 164.1, 164.2, 164.3, 172.1, 270.1, 348.1, 482.1, 507.1, 536.2 to 536.5, 537(1)(j.1), 537(1.1), 540(7) to (9), 579.01, 606(1.1), (1.2) and (5), 626.1, 631(2.1), 634(2.1), 642.1, 650.01, 650.02, 657.3(3) to (7), 683(2.1) and (2.2), 688(2.1), 696.1 to 696.6, 715(4), 774.1, 802.1. It replaced s. 7(2.31)(b), 7(4.2) and (4.3), 161(1), 163.1(3), (6), and (7), 164(4), 264(3)(a), 274, 275, 276(1), 277, 482(2), 482(3)(c), 485(1.1), 485(2.1), 507(1), 529.1(b), 535, 536(2), 536(4), 536.1(2) to (5), 537(1)(i), 540(1)(a), 549(1.1) and (2), 554(2), 555(3)(a), 555.1(3) and (4), 556(2)(b), 556(3) and (4), 557, 560(1), 561(2), 561.1(1) to (3), 561.1(5) to (7), 562.1(1) and (2), 563.1(1), 565(2), 566.1(1) and (2), 567 to 568, 569(1), 574, 577, 598(2), 625.1(2), 631(3), (4), and (5), 632(b), 634(2), 641(1), 642(1), 643(1) and (1.1), 646, 650(1), 673 [in part], 676(5), 679(7), 689(1), 731.1, 734.3, 742.2, 753.1(2)(a), 785 [in part], 810.01(2) and (6), 810.1(1) to (4), 810.2(2) and (7), 822(4), 841 to 849, Form 7.1, (b), Form 11.1, (a). It repeals s. 214 [in part], 690.

2002, c. 7

2002, c. 7 (Bill C-39)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Yukon Act	2002, c. 7 (Bill C-39)	April 1, 2003	March 27, 2002	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act intends to "replace the Yukon Act in order to modernize it and to implement certain provisions of the Yukon Northern Affairs Program Devolution Transfer Agreement, and to repeal and make amendments to other Acts".
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 552, schedule to Part XXV, it replaces s. 8(1)(a), 164(8)(d), 188(4)(f), 287(6)(e), 320(8)(d), 493(e), 533, 745.6(3)(f), 745.64(2), 812(1)(h), and 814(4).

2002, c. 1

2002, c. 1 (Bill C-7)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Youth Criminal Justice Act	2002, c. 1 (Bill C-7)	February 19, 2002	April 1, 2003	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 487.04 [definitions], 487.051(1), 487.052(1), 487.053(b), 487.056(1), 487.071(1)(a) and (b), 667(1), 718.3(4), 721(3)(b), 743.4 and 743.5, Form 5.03, Form 5.04.

2001, c. 41

2001, c. 41 (Bill C-36)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Anti-terrorism Act	2001, c. 41 (Bill C-36)	December 18, 2001	December 18, 2001, Dec 24, 2001, January 7, 2002, February 1, 2002, June 28, 2002, and July 2, 2003	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
It "amends the Criminal Code to implement international conventions related to terrorism, to create offences related to terrorism, including the financing of terrorism and the participation, facilitation and carrying out of terrorist activities, and to provide a means by which property belonging to terrorist groups, or property linked to terrorist activities, can be seized, restrained and forfeited. It also provides for the deletion of hate propaganda from public web sites and creates an offence relating to damage to property associated with religious worship."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 83.01, 83.02, 83.03, 83.04, 83.05, 83.06, 83.07, 83.08, 83.09, 83.1, 83.11, 83.12, 83.13, 83.14, 83.15, 83.16, 83.17, 83.18, 83.19, 83.2, 83.21, 83.22, 83.23, 83.24, 83.25, 83.26, 83.27, 83.28, 83.29, 83.3, 83.32, 83.33, 231(6.01), 320.1, 424.1, 430(4.1), 431.1, 431.2, 462.48(1)(d), 486(2.101), (2.102), (2.11), (2.2), (4.11), 490.1(1.1), 515(4.3), 515(6)(a)(iii) to (v), 718.2(a)(v), 743.6(1.2) It replaces s. 2 [definitions], 7(3), 7(3.71) to (3.75), 7(7), 7(10), 183, 185(1.1), 186(1.1), 186.1, 196(5), 424, 431, 462.3 [in part], 486(2.11) and (2.2), 486(4.1), 486(4.7)(b) to (e), 486(4.9)(c), 487.04(a)(i) [in part], 515(4.1), 515(4.2), 810.01(1), 810.01(3), 811[in part].

2001, c. 37

2001, c. 37 (Bill C-46)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (alcohol ignition interlock device programs)	2001, c. 37 (Bill C-46)	December 18, 2001	Dec 18, 2001	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to allow the court to authorize repeat offenders subject to driving prohibition orders to drive, if they register in a provincial alcohol ignition interlock device program. The enactment provides that no authorization has effect until a minimum period of prohibition has been completed of 3, 6 or 12 months for a first, second or subsequent offence, respectively."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 259(1.1) to (1.4)

2001, c. 32

2001, c. 32 (Bill C-24)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and law enforcement) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts	2001, c. 32 (Bill C-24)	December 18, 2001	Jan 7, 2002 and Feb 1, 2002	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"The enactment amends the Criminal Code by ... providing additional protection to members of the Senate and the House of Commons and persons who play a role in the administration of criminal justice from certain acts of intimidation directed against them or their families; ... providing law enforcement officers and other persons acting at their direction with circumscribed protection from criminal liability for certain otherwise illegal acts committed in the course of an investigation or enforcement of an Act of Parliament; ... extending the application of its proceeds of crime provisions to indictable offences under the Criminal Code and other Acts of Parliament, with a few exceptions; ... extending the application of its provisions relating to offence-related property to indictable offences under the Criminal Code; ... providing for the management, by judicial order, of proceeds of crime and offence-related property, whether seized or restrained; and ... providing broader measures for investigation and prosecution in connection with organized crime by expanding the concepts of criminal organization and criminal organization offence and by creating three new offences relating to participation in the activities — legal and illegal — of criminal organizations, and to the actions of their leaders." It requires a review of s. 25.1 tto 25.4 after 3 years.
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4, 231(6.2), 423.1, 462.3(1) ["proceeds of crime"], 462.3(1) [definitions], 462.3(2) to (4), 462.32(4.1), 462.331, 462.38(2.1), 462.43(2), 467.11, 467.12, 467.13, 467.14, 486(1.5), 486(2.101), 490.2(4.1), 490.41, 490.81, 515(4.1)(b.1), 743.6(1.2). It replaces s. 2 [definitions], 183 [definitions], 185(1.1), 186(1.1), 186.1, 196(5), 423(1), 462.3 [number change], 462.31(1)(a) and (b), 462.32(1), 462.33(3), 462.33(3.1), 462.33(7), 462.34(6)(a)(i), 462.34(6)(b), 462.36, 462.37(1) and (2), 462.38(1), 462.38(2)(b), 462.38(3), 462.39, 462.41(2)(c), 462.41(3)(a), 462.42(1)(a), 462.42(4), 462.47, 462.48(1), 462.48(2), 462.48(2)(d), 462.48(3), 467.1, 467.2, 486(2.11) and (2.2), 486(4.1), 486(4.7)(b) to (e), 486(4.9)(c), 490.1(1), 490.1(2) and (3), 490.2(1) and (2), 490.2(3), 490.4(2)(c), 490.4(3)(a), 490.5(1)(a) and (b), 490.5(4)(a), 490.8(2)(a), 490.8(3), 490.8(8)(a), 515(4.2), 515(6)(a)(ii), 631(3) to (5), 632, 633, 641, 643(1) and (2), 645(5), 743.6(1.1), 810.01(1) and (3), It repeals s. 462.3(1) [definitions].

2001, c. 27

2001, c. 27 (Bill C-11)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act	2001, c. 27 (Bill C-11)	November 1, 2001	June 28, 2002 (partially repealed)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Incidental amendments to the Criminal Code in creating the IRPA.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 462.3, it replaces s. 477.1(a)(ii).

2001, c. 26

2001, c. 26 (Bill C-14)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Canada Shipping Act, 2001	2001, c. 26 (Bill C-14)	November 1, 2001	July 1, 2001	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Incidental amendments to the Criminal Code when introducing the Canada Shipping Act.
Amended Code Sec.
It repeals s. 44.

2000, c. 25

2000, c. 25 (Bill C-18)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving causing death and other matters)	2000, c. 25 (Bill C-18)	June 29, 2000	March 15, 2001	final bill text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 255(3), 256(1). It repeals s. 553(c)(vii).

2000, c. 24

2000, c. 24 (Bill C-19)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act	2000, c. 24 (Bill C-19)	June 29, 2000	October 23, 2000	final bill text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It repeals s. 7(3.71) to (3.77). It modifies s. 183, 469, 745. It replaces s. 607(6).

2000, c. 17

2000, c. 17 (Bill C-22)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act	2000, c. 17 (Bill C-22)	June 29, 2000	October 28, 2001	final bill text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Minor incidental amendments to Code relating to Proceeds of Crime Act
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 488.1(11).

2000, c. 10

2000, c. 10 (Bill S-10)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend The National Defence Act, the DNA Identification Act, and the Criminal Code	2000, c. 10 (Bill S-10)	June 29, 2000	June 30, 2000	final bill text	Full Legislative History
Summary
This Act makes amendments to the Code to "extend the prohibition against unauthorized use of bodily substances and the results of forensic DNA analysis to include those obtained under the National Defence Act." It also "amendments to the Criminal Code clarify and strengthen the existing regime concerning the taking of bodily substances for the purpose of forensic DNA analysis."
Amended Code Sec.
It modifies s. 487.03, 487.057(1), 487.06, replaces s. 487.053, 487.055(2), 487.055(3.1), 487.056(2), (3), 487.058, 487.07 (1), (3), 487.071(1), 487.08(1), (1.1), (2), (2.1), and 487.091(3). It adds FORM 28.1.

2000, c. 2

2000, c. 2 (Bill C-202)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (flight)	2000, c. 2 (Bill C-202)	March 30, 2000	March 30, 2000	final bill text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 249.1, and replaces s. 259(2), 622(5).

2000, c. 1

2000, c. 1 (Bill C-7)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act and to amend another Act in consequence	2000, c. 1 (Bill C-7)	March 30, 2000	August 1, 2000	final bill text	Full Legislative History
Summary
This act makes minor amendments to the Code.
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 750(4).

See Also

• List of Criminal Code Amendments (2010 to 2019)
• List of Criminal Code Amendments (1984 to 1999)
• List of Criminal Code Amendments (1892 to 1984)

List of Criminal Code Amendments (2010 to 2019)

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2010 to 2019

2019, c. 25

2019, c. 25 (Bill C-75)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts	2019, c. 25 (Bill C-75)	June 21, 2019 [1]	On Royal Assent: s. 278, 301, 314. 90 days after RA (Sept 19, 2019): 1(1), (2), 2, 3, 4(1), 6 to 23, 25 to 29, 33 to 46, 48 to 50 and 52, 55(2), 56 to 59, 61, 63, 64 to 69, 70 to 72, 74 to 76, 79 to 88, 90, 92 to 97, 103 to 110, 112 to 156, 157(1), 158 to 181 and 183 to 186, 187(2), 188, 191 to 201, 203 to 208 and 216, 225(2), 237 to 244, 245(1) to (3), 246, 247, 250, 251, 252 and 253, 254(1), (4), (5) and 255(1), (2), (4) and (5), 256 to 259, 260(1), 261 to 263, 265, 267 to 275, 277, 281(1), (2), 282 to 286, 289 to 294, 298, 299, 302, 305 to 307, 315 to 319, 321, 322, 329 to 333, 334(1), (2), 336(1), 338 to 344, 345(1), 346, 347, 348(1) and (2) and 349(1) and (2), 350 to 353, 370(1) and 376 to 379, 382, 385, 399 and 400.‍1 180 days after RA: (Dec 18th) s. 1(3), 5, 24, 30 to 32, 47 and 91, 157(2), 182, 187(1), 209 to 215, 217 to 224, 225(1), (3) to (7), 226 to 236, 245(4), 248, 249, 254(2), (3), 255(3) and 260(2), 264, 266, 276, 279 and 280, 281(3) and (4), 287, 288, 295, 296, 297, 300, 303, 304, 308 to 313, 323 to 328, 334(3), 335, 336(2), 337, 345(2), 348(3), 349(3), 361 to 369, 370(2), 371 to 375, 380, 381, 387 to 393, 396 to 398 and 400	final reading draft text CanLII text	full profile history Hansard 300, Hansard 310, Hansard 354, hansard from ourcommons.ca backgrounder
Summary
Makes changes on various parts of the code, including bail, jury selection, intimate partner violence, victim fine surcharge, warrants, administration of justices offences, limitations on preliminary inquiries, increase maximum penalties, remove unconstitutional offences, and numerous changes to YCJA.
Amended Code Sec.
s. 1(1), (2), (3), 2, 3, 4(1), 5, 6 to 29, 30 to 46 to 50 and 52, 55(2), 56 to 59, 61, 63, 64 to 69, 70 to 72, 74 to 76, 79 to 88, 90 to 97, 103 to 110, 112 to 156, 157(1), 158 to 181 and 183 to 186, 187(2), 188, 191 to 201, 203 to 208 and 216, 225(2), 237 to 244, 245(1) to (3), 246, 247, 250, 251, 252 and 253, 254(1), (4), (5) and 255(1), (2), (4) and (5), 256 to 259, 260(1), 261 to 263, 264, 265 to 280, 281(1), (2), 282 to 286, 289 to 294, 298, 299, 302, 305 to 307, 315 to 319, 321, 322, 329 to 333, 334(1), (2), 336(1), 338 to 344, 345(1), 346, 347, 348(1) and (2) and 349(1) and (2), 350 to 353, 370(1) and 376 to 379, 382, 385 to 398, 399, 400, and 400.‍1. 157(2), 182, 187(1), 209 to 215, 217 to 224, 225(1), (3) to (7), 226 to 236, 245(4), 248, 249, 254(2), (3), 255(3) and 260(2), 281(3) and (4), 287, 288, 295, 296, 297, 300, 301, 303, 304, 308 to 313, 314, 323 to 328, 334(3), 335, 336(2), 337, 345(2), 348(3), 349(3), 361 to 369, 370(2), 371 to 375, 380, 381, 387 to 393.

2019, c. 17

2019, c. 17 (Bill C-84)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting)	2019, c. 17 (Bill C-84)	June 21, 2019	On Royal Assent	draft text CanLII text	Legislative Backgrounder Full Legislative History: Commons Committee Evidence Senate Committee Evidence: June 12, June 13 Filings (S) Committee Report (S)
Summary
" enactment amends the Criminal Code to... define “bestiality”... expand the scope of the offence of encouraging, aiding or assisting at the fighting or baiting of animals or birds so that the offence...includes promoting, arranging, receiving money for or taking part in the fighting or baiting of animals or birds, and... also applies with respect to the training, transporting or breeding of animals or birds for fighting or baiting; and... expand the scope of the offence of building, making, maintaining or keeping a cockpit so that the offence applies with respect to any arena for animal fighting."
Amended Code Sec.
s. 160, 445.1, and 447.

2019, c. 15

2019, c. 15 (Bill C-xxx)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
	2019, c. 15 (Bill C-xxx)			{{{7}}}	{{{8}}}
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2019, c. 14

2019, c. 14 (Bill C-68)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence	2019, c. 14 (Bill C-68)	June 21, 2019	August 28, 2019 [PC 2019-1184]	CanLII text	full profile history
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2019, c. 13

2019, c. 13 (Bill C-22)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
National Security Act, 2017	2019, c. 13 (Bill C-22)	June 21, 2019	August 1, 2019 [PC 2019-1091]	CanLII text	full profile history
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2019, c. 11

2019, c. 11 (S-203)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins)	2019, c. 11 (S-203)	June 21, 2019			full profile history
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2019, c. 9

2019, c. 9 (Bill C-71)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms	2019, c. 9 (Bill C-71)	June 21, 2019	?	Open Parliament status CanLII text	full profile history hansard
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2018, c. 27

2018, c. 27 (Bill C-xx)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
	2018, c. 27 (Bill C-xx)	xx	yy	yy	zz
Summary
zz
Amended Code Sec.
xx

2018, c. 26

2018, c. 26 (Bill C-47)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments)	2018, c. 26 (Bill C-47)	December 13, 2018	September 1, 2019 (SI/ 2019-0041)	draft text CanLII text	full profile history hansard backgrounder
Summary
"The enactment amends the Criminal Code to include, for interception of private communications purposes, the offence of brokering in the definition of “offence” in section 183." (second reading)
Amended Code Sec.
s. 183.

2018, c. 21

2018, c. 21 (Bill C-46)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts	2018, c. 21 (Bill C-46)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018 (s. 1 to 11) December 18, 2018 (s. 12 to 50)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Part 1 amends the provisions of the Criminal Code that deal with offences and procedures relating to drug-impaired driving. Among other things, the amendments ... enact new criminal offences for driving with a blood drug concentration that is equal to or higher than the permitted concentration; ... authorize the Governor in Council to establish blood drug concentrations; and ... authorize peace officers who suspect a driver has a drug in their body to demand that the driver provide a sample of a bodily substance for analysis by drug screening equipment that is approved by the Attorney General of Canada. Part 2 repeals the provisions of the Criminal Code that deal with offences and procedures relating to conveyances, including those provisions enacted by Part 1, and replaces them with provisions in a new Part of the Criminal Code that, among other things, ... re-enact and modernize offences and procedures relating to conveyances; ... authorize mandatory roadside screening for alcohol;... establish the requirements to prove a person’s blood alcohol concentration; and... increase certain maximum penalties and certain minimum fines.
Amended Code Sec.
s. 253(3), (4), 253.1 254(2), 255 to 259, 230.11 to 320.4, 335(2), 461(3), 487.04, 487.1(1),(5),(7),(8), 662(5), 673, 680(1), 729.1(2),(3), 752, 785, 811.1(2), Form 5.04, 5.1, 5.2.

2018, c. 29

2018, c. 29 (Bill C-51)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act	2018, c. 29 (Bill C-51)	December 13, 2018	On Royal Assent except for s. 73 and 75 that are on the first anniversary of Royal Assent	final text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to amend, remove or repeal passages and provisions that have been ruled unconstitutional or that raise risks with regard to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as passages and provisions that are obsolete, redundant or that no longer have a place in criminal law. It also modifies certain provisions of the Code relating to sexual assault in order to clarify their application and to provide a procedure applicable to the admissibility and use of the complainant’s or a witness’s record when in the possession of the accused."
Amended Code Sec.
It removes s. 49, 71, 125(d) and after, 143, 145 [parts], 163(2)(c), (d), (7), 164(8), 165, 198, 276.‍1 to 276.‍5, 279(3), 279.1(3), 288, 296, 359, 360, 365, 370, 371, 402, 413, 419 after (d), 427, 451, 459 after (c), 469(a)(ii), 794(2). It replaces s. 55, 57(3), 82, 108(1), 125, 145(2), (3), (4), (5), 153.1(3), 153.1(5)(a), 153.1(5)(b), 163(1), 163(2), 164(3) to (5), 176 to 178, 183 [parts], 207(4)(c), 215(2), 273.1(2), 273.2(a), (c), 276(2), 278.1, 278.3(5), 294, 299(c), 327(1), 342.2(1), 349, 350(b)(ii), 351(1), 352, 354(2), 376, 402.2, 405, 417, 419, 429(2), 445(1)(a),(b), 447.1(1), 450, 451, 452, 454, 458, 459, 517(2), 581(4), 584(1), 601(9), 719(3.1), 743.21(2), parts of Forms 6, 9 to 11, 11.1, 12. It adds s. 207(4.01), 276(2)(c), 276(4), 278.92 to 278.97

2018, c. 16

2018, c. 16 (Bill C-45)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts (Cannabis Act)	2018, c. 16 (Bill C-45)	June 21, 2018	On Royal Assent (s. 160.1, 161, 188 to 193, 194, 199 to 202, 206, and 225) October 16, 2018 (remainder) SI/2018-52	official text Full Text of Act	Full Legislative History
Summary
"...it repeals Part XII.1 of the Criminal Code, which deals with instruments and literature for illicit drug use, and makes consequential amendments to that Act."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 25.1(14), 462.331(1), 462.37(2.02)*, 462.341, 462.341, 490.81(1), 729(2), 737(1). It modifies s. 109(1), 110(1)(a), 183, 462.37(2.02), 553(c), 673, 785, Form 5.04. It adds 487.04(a.1), 515(4.1)(b.2). It repeals Part XII.1. [first reading version]

2018, c. 12

2018, c. 12 (Bill X-XX)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No 1	2018, c. 12 (Bill X-XX)	June 21, 2018	September 19, 2018 (s. 403 to 405) October 17, 2018 (s. 114)	official text Full Text of Act
Summary
Makes minor changes to list of wiretap eligible offences under s. 183. Amends s. 2.2(1). Adds Part XXII.1 to the Code re "Remediation Agreements"
Amended Code Sec.

2018, c. 11

2018 c. 11 (Bill C-66)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act	2018 c. 11 (Bill C-66)	June 21, 2018	June 21, 2018	official text Full Text of Act	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2017, c. 27

2017, c. 27 (Bill C-23)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States Short: Preclearance Act, 2016	2017, c. 27 (Bill C-23)	December 12, 2017	2019?	Full Text of Act	Full Legislative History
Summary
xxx
Amended Code Sec.
s. 117.071 and 579.001.

2017, c. 23

2017, c. 23 (Bill C-305)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief)	2017, c. 23 (Bill C-305)	December 12, 2017	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to add to the offence of mischief relating to religious property the act of mischief in relation to property that is used for educational purposes, for administrative, social, cultural or sports activities or events or as a residence for seniors."
Amended Code Sec.
Replaces s. 430(4.1). Adds s. 430(4.‍101)

2017, c. 22

2017, c. 22 (Bill S-231)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources)	2017, c. 22 (Bill S-231)	October 18, 2017	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"The enactment ... amends the Criminal Code so that only a judge of a superior court of criminal jurisdiction or a judge within the meaning of section 552 of that Act may issue a search warrant relating to a journalist. It also provides that a search warrant can be issued only if the judge is satisfied that there is no other way by which the desired information can reasonably be obtained and that the public interest in the investigation and prosecution of a criminal offence outweighs the journalist’s right to privacy in the collection and dissemination of information. The judge must also be satisfied that these same conditions apply before an officer can examine, reproduce or make copies of a document obtained under a search warrant relating to a journalist."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 488.01.

2017, c. 7

2017, c. 7 (Bill C-37)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related amendments to other Acts	2017, c. 7 (Bill C-37)	May 18, 2017	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Text History
Summary
"It... makes ... amendments to the Criminal Code and the Seized Property Management Act" related to CDSA amendments.
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 83.13(4)(a), (b), 83.13(5), (6), (7) to (9), 462.331(3)(a), (b), 462.331(4),(5), (6(a), (b), (7), (8), 462.37(1), (2), 462.38(2)(b), 462.41(2), 490.1(1), (2), (4)(a),(b), 490.4(2) 490.41(2)(a),(b), 490.81(3)(a),(b), (4), (5), 490.81(6)(a),(b), 490.81(7), (8). It adds s. 83.13(4)(c), 83.13(8.1), (9.1), 462.331(7.1), (8.1), 490.81(7.1), (8.1).

2017, c. 13

2017, c. 13 (Bill C-16)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code	2017, c. 13 (Bill C-16)	June 19, 2017	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
This amendment to the Code aims to "extend the protection against hate propaganda set out in that Act to any section of the public that is distinguished by gender identity or expression and to clearly set out that evidence that an offence was motivated by bias, prejudice or hate based on gender identity or expression constitutes an aggravating circumstance that a court must take into consideration when it imposes a sentence."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 318(4) and 718.2(a)(i)

2017, c. 33

2017, c. 33 (Bill C-63)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2017 and other measures Short: Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No 2	2017, c. 33 (Bill C-63)	December 14, 2017		official text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.
s. 188

2016, c. 3

2016, c. 3 (Bill C-14)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)	2016, c. 3 (Bill C-14)	June 17, 2016	s. 4 and 5 of the Act [relates to s. 241.‍31 and 241.4(2) of Code] is in force on June 17, 2017	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The amendment amends the Criminal Code to, "...create exemptions from the offences of culpable homicide, of aiding suicide and of administering a noxious thing, in order to permit medical practitioners and nurse practitioners to provide medical assistance in dying and to permit pharmacists and other persons to assist in the process;...specify the eligibility criteria and the safeguards that must be respected before medical assistance in dying may be provided to a person; ...require that medical practitioners and nurse practitioners who receive requests for, and pharmacists who dispense substances in connection with the provision of, medical assist­ance in dying provide information for the purpose of permitting the monitoring of medical assistance in dying, and authorize the Minister of Health to make regulations respecting that information; and ... create new offences for failing to comply with the safeguards, for forging or destroying documents related to medical assistance in dying, for failing to provide the required information and for contravening the regulations."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 14, 241, 241.1, 241.2, 241.3, 241.4, 241.‍31 adds s. 227, and modifies s. 241.4(2), 245

2015, c. 34

2015, c. 34 (Bill C-35)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (law enforcement animals, military animals and service animals)	2015, c. 34 (Bill C-35)	June 23, 2015	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to better protect law enforcement animals, military animals and service animals and to ensure that offenders who harm those animals or assault peace officers are held fully accountable."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 270.03, 445.01 and 718.03

2015, c. 29

2015, c. 29 (Bill S-7)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act	2015, c. 29 (Bill S-7)	June 18, 2015	July 16, 2015 [PC No 2015-1073]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amends Criminal Code to "clarify that it is an offence for an officiant to knowingly solemnize a marriage in contravention of federal law; provide that it is an offence to celebrate, aid or participate in a marriage rite or ceremony knowing that one of the persons being married is doing so against their will or is under the age of 16 years; provide that it is an offence to remove a child from Canada with the intention that an act be committed outside Canada that, if it were committed in Canada, would constitute the offence of celebrating, aiding or participating in a marriage rite or ceremony knowing that the child is doing so against their will or is under the age of 16 years; provide that a judge may order a person to enter into a recognizance with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for the purpose of preventing the person from committing an offence relating to the marriage of a person against their will or the marriage of a person under the age of 16 years or relating to the removal of a child from Canada with the intention of committing an act that, if it were committed in Canada, would be such an offence; and provide that the defence of provocation is restricted to circumstances in which the victim engaged in conduct that would constitute an indictable offence under the Criminal Code that is punishable by five years or more in prison. ".
Amended Code Sec.
The amendment involves replacing s. 150.1(2.1), 232(2), 232(3)(a), 295, and 811. It also adds s. 150.1(2.2), 293.1, 293.2, and 810.02 and it changes s. 273.3(1).

2015, c. 23

2015, c. 23 (C-26)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, to enact the High Risk Child Sex Offender Database Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Short: Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act	2015, c. 23 (C-26)	June 18, 2015	July 16, 2015 (s. 2 to 19) [PC No 2015-1074] December 1, 2016 (s. 21 to 28) [PC No 2016-0989]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code to "increase mandatory minimum penalties and maximum penalties for certain sexual offences against children; increase maximum penalties for violations of prohibition orders, probation orders and peace bonds; clarify and codify the rules regarding the imposition of consecutive and concurrent sentences; require courts to impose, in certain cases, consecutive sentences on offenders who commit sexual offences against children; and ensure that a court that imposes a sentence must take into consideration evidence that the offence in question was committed while the offender was subject to a conditional sentence order or released on parole, statutory release or unescorted temporary absence." Creates a public database of child sex offenders under the High Risk Child Sex Offender Database Act.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 151, 152, 153, 160, 161, 163.1, 170, 171, 171.1, 172, 172.1, 172.2, 212, 271, 272, 718.2, 718.3, 733.1, and 811.

2015, c. 20

2015, c. 20 (Bill C-51)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to enact the Security of Canada Information Sharing Act and the Secure Air Travel Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts Short: Anti-terrorism Act, 2015	2015, c. 20 (Bill C-51)	June 18, 2015	July 1 and August 1, 2015 [PC# 2015-1053]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act "amends the Criminal Code to, with respect to recognizances to keep the peace relating to a terrorist activity or a terrorism offence, extend their duration, provide for new thresholds, authorize a judge to impose sureties and require a judge to consider whether it is desirable to include in a recognizance conditions regarding passports and specified geographic areas. With respect to all recognizances to keep the peace, the amendments also allow hearings to be conducted by video conference and orders to be transferred to a judge in a territorial division other than the one in which the order was made and increase the maximum sentences for breach of those recognizances. It further amends the Criminal Code to provide for an offence of knowingly advocating or promoting the commission of terrorism offences in general. It also provides a judge with the power to order the seizure of terrorist propaganda or, if the propaganda is in electronic form, to order the deletion of the propaganda from a computer system. Finally, it amends the Criminal Code to provide for the increased protection of witnesses, in particular of persons who play a role in respect of proceedings involving security information or criminal intelligence information, and makes consequential amendments to other Acts."
Amended Code Sec.
It amended s. 2, 83.3(7.1), (8.1), 83.31(2), (3), 487.04, 810.01(8), 810.011(6), 811(a), (b), added s. 83.221 to 83.223, 83.3(11.1), (11.2), 486.7, 810.011, 810.21, 810.22, and replaces s. 83.3(2)(a), (b), 83.3(4), 83.3(8)(a), (b), (12), 195(1)(a), (b), 486(1), 810.01(1)

2015, c. 13

2015, c. 13 (Bill C-32)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to enact the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to amend certain Acts	2015, c. 13 (Bill C-32)	April 23, 2015	July 23, 2015 (some s. delayed, see s. 37 to 44 of Act) [PC# 2015-0846 and 2016-0366]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to... align the definition of “victim” with the definition of “victim” in the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights... protect the privacy and security interests of complainants and witnesses in proceedings involving certain sexual offences and ensure that they are informed of their right to be represented by legal counsel... broaden the conduct to which the offence of intimidation of justice system participants applies... expand the list of factors that a court may take into consideration when determining whether an exclusion order is in the interest of the proper administration of justice... make testimonial aids more accessible to vulnerable witnesses... enable witnesses to testify using a pseudonym in appropriate cases... make publication bans for victims under the age of 18 mandatory on application... provide that an order for judicial interim release must indicate that the safety and security of every victim was taken into consideration... require the court to inquire of the prosecutor if reasonable steps have been taken to inform the victims of any plea agreement entered into by the accused and the prosecutor in certain circumstances... add victim impact statement forms to assist victims to convey their views at sentencing proceedings and at hearings held by Review Boards... provide that the acknowledgment of the harm done to the victims and to the community is a sentencing objective... clarify the provisions relating to victim impact statements... allow for community impact statements to be considered for all offences... provide that victims may request a copy of a judicial interim release order, probation order or a conditional sentence order... specify that the victim surcharge must be paid within the reasonable time established by the lieutenant governor of the province in which it is imposed... provide a form for requesting a restitution order; and... provide that courts must consider the making of a restitution order in all cases, and that, in multiple victim cases, a restitution order may specify the amounts owed to each victim and designate the priority of payment among the victims." It also creates certain rights for victims in criminal proceedings.
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 2.2, 278.4(2.1), 486.31, 515(13), 606(4.1) to (4.4), 737.1, 739.1 to 739.4, and Form 48.1 in Part XXVIII. It replaces s. 287.2(1), (1)(b), 287.3(5), 287.5(2), 278.6(3), 278.7(2), (3), 423.1(1), 486(2), 486.1(1) to (3), 486.2, 486.3(1) to (4.1), 486.4(1), (1)(a), (1)(b), (2), 486.5(1), (2), (7)(b), 672.5(14), 718 (a), (f), 718.2(e), 722, 722.2, 732.1(5)(a), 737(4), 741, 741.1, 742.3(3)(a), Form 34.1 in Part XXVIII. It repeals s. 380.3, 380.4, 423.1(2), 672.5(16), 745.63(2).

2015, c. 3

2015, c. 3 (Bill C-47)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors and to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes of Canada and to repeal certain provisions that have expired, lapsed or otherwise ceased to have effect Short: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2014	2015, c. 3 (Bill C-47)	February 26, 2015	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The amendment means to "correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors and to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes of Canada and to repeal certain provisions that have expired, lapsed or otherwise ceased to have effect".
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 84(1), 164(8), 493, 552, schedule to Part XXV, it replaces s. 188(4)(c), (e), 287(6)(a), 320(8), 482(2)(l), 745.6(3)(c), (e), 812(1)(c), (f) , (g).

2015, c. 1

2015, c. 1 (Bill S-221)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against public transit operators)	2015, c. 1 (Bill S-221)	February 25th, 2015	February 25th, 2015	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require a court to consider the fact that the victim of an assault [offences under s. 264.1(1)(a) or any of sections 266 to 269] is a public transit operator to be an aggravating circumstance for the purposes of sentencing."
Amended Code Sec.
s. 269.01.

2014, c. 39

2014, c. 39 (Bill C-43)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No 2	2014, c. 39 (Bill C-43)	16 December 2014	?	CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2014, c. 32

2014, c. 32 (Bill C-8)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Combating Counterfeit Products Act	2014, c. 32 (Bill C-8)	November 6, 2014	January 1, 2015 [PC# 2014-1451]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Consequential amendments to the Code relating to new offences in the Copyright and Trade-marks Act.
Amended Code Sec.
s. 183.

2014, c. 31

2014, c. 31 (Bill C-13)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act	2014, c. 31 (Bill C-13)	December 9, 2014	March 9, 2015	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The "enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide...for ... a new offence of non-consensual distribution of intimate images as well as complementary amendments to authorize the removal of such images from the Internet and the recovery of expenses incurred to obtain the removal of such images, the forfeiture of property used in the commission of the offence, a recognizance order to be issued to prevent the distribution of such images and the restriction of the use of a computer or the Internet by a convicted offender;... the power to make preservation demands and orders to compel the preservation of electronic evidence;...new production orders to compel the production of data relating to the transmission of communications and the location of transactions, individuals or things; ...a warrant that will extend the current investigative power for data associated with telephones to transmission data relating to all means of telecommunications; ... warrants that will enable the tracking of transactions, individuals and things and that are subject to legal thresholds appropriate to the interests at stake; and ... a streamlined process of obtaining warrants and orders related to an authorization to intercept private communications by ensuring that those warrants and orders can be issued by a judge who issues the authorization and by specifying that all documents relating to a request for a related warrant or order are automatically subject to the same rules respecting confidentiality as the request for authorization."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 4(8), 162.1, 162.2, 186(8), 187(8), 188(6), 342.2(4), Form 5.001 to 5.0091, replaces s. 164(1), (3) to (5), (7), 164.1(5), (7), 320.1(1), (5), (7), 327 , 342.1(1), 342.2(1), (2), 371, 372, 430(1.1), 430(5), (5.1), (8), 487.011 to 487.02, header of 487.1, 487.3(1)(b), 492.1, 492.2, 810(1), it modifies s. 164(8), 164.1(1), 164.2(1), 183, 342.1(2), 487.3(1) 738(1) and repeals s. 326(2), 342.1(2).

2014, c. 25

2014, c. 25 (Bill C-36)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Short: Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act	2014, c. 25 (Bill C-36)	November 6th, 2014	December 6th, 2014	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to ... create an offence that prohibits purchasing sexual services or communicating in any place...; create an offence that prohibits receiving a material benefit that derived from the commission of this [purchasing offence]; create an offence that prohibits the advertisement of sexual services offered for sale and to authorize the courts to order the seizure of materials containing such advertisements and their removal from the Internet; modernize the offence that prohibits the procurement of persons for the purpose of prostitution; create an offence that prohibits communicating... for the purpose of selling sexual services ... [in a public place where children frequent]; ...and specify that, for the purposes of certain offences, a weapon includes any thing used, designed to be use or intended for use in binding or tying up a person against their will."
Amended Code Sec.
It modifies s. 2(b), 212(2), (4), 150.1(5), 161(1.1)(a), 183, 274, 278.2(1)(a), 486(3), 486.4(1)(a) and (b), 486.04, 490.011(1), 810.1(1). It adds 161(1.1)(d), 286.1 to 286.5, 487.04 segments, 752 segments. It replaces s. 164(1), (3) to (5), (7), (8), 164.1(1), (5), (7), 171.1(1)(a), 172.1(1)(a), 172.2(1)(a), 197(1) definitions, 213(1), 278.2(1), 279.02, 279.03, 487.04 segments, 487.051, 490.012(1), (2), (3)(a), 490.013(2.1), 490.02904(3)(d), 753.1(2)(a), Form 5.04 (b)(iii), Form 53 segments. It repeals s. 197(1) definitions, 212, 487.04 segments, 490.011(1) segments, 752 segments.

2014, c. 23

2014, c. 23 (Bill C-10)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in contraband tobacco) Short: Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act	2014, c. 23 (Bill C-10)	November 6, 2014	April 10, 2015 [PC# 2015-0339]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amends Code to "create a new offence of trafficking in contraband tobacco and to provide for minimum penalties of imprisonment for repeat offenders".
Amended Code Sec.
s. 2, 121.1.

2014, c. 32

2014, c. 21 (Bill C-489)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (restrictions on offenders)	2014, c. 21 (Bill C-489)	June 19, 2014	September 19, 2014	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends section 161 of the Criminal Code to require a court to consider making an order prohibiting certain offenders from being within two kilometres, or any other distance specified in the order, of any dwellinghouse where the victim identified in the order resides or of any other place specified in the order. It also amends subsection 732.1(2) (probation) to ensure that the offender abstains from communicating with any victim, witness or other person identified in a probation order, or refrains from going to any place specified in the order, except in accordance with certain conditions. It makes similar amendments to section 742.3 (conditional sentence orders) and subsection 810.1(3.02) (conditions of recognizance)." It amends Code provisions relating to probation orders, conditional sentence orders, peace bonds, and 161 orders requiring judges to put restrictions on accused against being near or contacting victims or witnesses.
Amended Code Sec.
It adds 161(1)(a.1), 732.1(2)(a.1), 732.1(2.1), (2.2), 742.3(1.1) to (1.3), and 810.1(3.02)(b.1).

2014, c. 17

2014, c. 17 (Bill C-394)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (criminal organization recruitment)	2014, c. 17 (Bill C-394)	June 19, 2014	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to make it an offence to recruit, solicit, encourage, coerce or invite a person to join a criminal organization. It establishes a penalty for that offence and a more severe penalty for the recruitment of persons who are under 18 years of age. This enactment also makes a related amendment to the National Defence Act."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 183, 185, 186, 462.48(1.1), 467.1(2), 467.2(1), 467.2(2), 487.04(a.1). It adds s. 467.111. It replaces s. 467.14, 486.2(5)(a), 515(6)(a)(ii), 743.6(1.1), 743.6(1.2).

2014, c. 10

2014, c. 10 (Bill C-444)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (personating peace officer or public officer)	2014, c. 10 (Bill C-444)	June 19, 2014	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to establish that personating a police officer or a public officer for the purpose of committing another offence must be considered by a court to be an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds 130.1 which increases penalties for the offence of personating peace officers.

2014, c. 9

2014, c 9 (Bill C-217)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials)	2014, c 9 (Bill C-217)	June 19, 2014	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Enacts "the offence of committing mischief in relation to a war memorial or cenotaph".
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 430(4.11).

2014, c. 6

2014, c. 6 (Bill C-14)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act	2014, c. 6 (Bill C-14)	April 10, 2014	July 10, 2014	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the mental disorder regime in the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act to specify that the paramount consideration in the decision-making process is the safety of the public and to create a scheme for finding that certain persons who have been found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder are high-risk accused. It also enhances the involvement of victims in the regime and makes procedural and technical amendments." It creates new consideration of "high risk" offenders found to be NCR. It amends 672.1(1), 672.11(d.1), 672.121, 672.54, Form 48, Form 48.1.
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 672.5(1), 672.5(15.2) to (16), 672.51(1), 672.5401, 672.75, 672.76(2)(a), 672.81(1.4) (1.5), 672.88, 672.89. It added 672.21(3)(c), 672.47(4), (5), 672.5(5.2), 672.5(13.3), 672.541, 672.542, 672.56(1.1), 672.64, 672.76(2)(a.1), 672.84.

2013, c. 40

2013, c. 40 (Bill C-4)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No 2	2013, c. 40 (Bill C-4)	12 December 2013		CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2013, c. 32

2013, c. 32 (Bill C-299)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (kidnapping of young person)	2013, c. 32 (Bill C-299)	June 26, 2013	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to prescribe a minimum punishment of five years when a kidnap victim is under sixteen years of age, unless the person who commits the offence is a parent, guardian or person having the lawful care or charge of the victim."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 279 on kidnapping.

2013, c. 24

2013, c. 24 (Bill C-15)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act	2013, c. 24 (Bill C-15)	June 19, 2013	October 18, 2013 (s. 17, 97 and 104), June 1, 2014 (remainder)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Minor grammatical edits.
Amended Code Sec.
It makes minor edits to french wording in s. 5 of Form 52

2013, c. 19

2013, c. 19 (Bill S-209)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prize fights)	2013, c. 19 (Bill S-209)	June 19, 2013	August 20, 2012	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The amendment "expand[s] the list of permitted sports under the prize fighting provisions".
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 83(2).

2013, c. 15

2013, c. 15 (C-309)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity during Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act	2013, c. 15 (C-309)	June 19, 2013	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to make it an offence to wear a mask or other disguise to conceal one’s identity while taking part in a riot or an unlawful assembly." Amends Code to include an offence for wearing a disguise or mask when participating in a riot or unlawful assembly
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 65 and 66.

2013, c. 13

2013, c. 13 (Bill S-9)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Nuclear Terrorism Act	2013, c. 13 (Bill S-9)	June 19, 2013	November 1, 2013 [PC# 2013-0983]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create four new offences relating to nuclear terrorism in order to implement the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism."
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 2, 183, 487.04, 607(6), adds s. 7(2.21), 82.2 to 82.7, it replaces s. 83.01(1)(a)(v), it repeals s. 7(3.2) to (3.6).

2013, c. 11

2013, c. 11 (Bill C-37)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Increasing Offenders’ Accountability for Victims Act	2013, c. 11 (Bill C-37)	June 19, 2013	October 24, 2013 [PC# 2013-1061]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
This Act amends s. 737 to require victim fine surcharges upon sentencing in all cases.
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 673(b), 737(1), 737(2)(a) and (b), 785(b), it repeals s. 737(5) and (6), 737(10), it amends s. 737(9)

2013, c. 9

2013, c. 9 (Bill S-7)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Combating Terrorism Act	2013, c. 9 (Bill S-7)	April 25, 2013	July 15, 2013	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment replaces sections 83.28 to 83.3 of the Criminal Code to provide for an investigative hearing for the purpose of gathering information for an investigation of a terrorism offence and to allow for the imposition of a recognizance with conditions on a person to prevent them from carrying out a terrorist activity. In addition, the enactment provides for those sections to cease to have effect or for the possible extension of their operation. The enactment also provides that the Attorney General of Canada and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness include in their respective annual reports their opinion on whether those sections should be extended. It also amends the Criminal Code to create offences of leaving or attempting to leave Canada to commit certain terrorism offences."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 83.31(1.1), (3.1). It replaces s. 7(2)(b) and (c), 83.08(2), 83.1(1), 83.23, 83.28, 83.29, 83.3, 83.32(1) to (2), 83.32(4), 83.33, 462.48(2)(d). It amends s. 183, 487.04 segments. It adds s. 83.181, 83.191, 83.201, 83.202. It repeals s. 83.1(2)

2013, c. 8

2013, c. 8 (Bill C-55)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R v Tse Act	2013, c. 8 (Bill C-55)	March 27, 2013	s. 5 (Sept 27, 2013) remainder (Mar 27, 2013)	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Tse, safeguards related to the authority to intercept private communications without prior judicial authorization under section 184.4 of that Act. Notably, the enactment... requires the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Attorney General of each province to report on the interceptions of private communications made under section 184.4... provides that a person who has been the object of such an interception must be notified of the interception within a specified period... narrows the class of individuals who can make such an interception; and... limits those interceptions to offences listed in section 183 of the Criminal Code."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 184.4, 195(1), (2), (3), (5). It adds s. 195(2.1), 196.1. It modifies s. 183, 191(2)(a) and (b.1).

2012, c. 29

2012, c. 29 (Bill C-36)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (elder abuse) Short: Protecting Canada's Seniors Act	2012, c. 29 (Bill C-36)	December 14, 2012	January 13, 2013	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to add vulnerability due to age as an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 718.2(a)(iii.1).

2012, c. 19

2012, c. 19 (Bill C-38)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act	2012, c. 19 (Bill C-38)	May 29, 2012	?	CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amended Code Sec.

2012, c. 15

2012, c. 15 (Bill C-310)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)	2012, c. 15 (Bill C-310)	June 28, 2012	June 28, 2012	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
extends scope of trafficking in persons offences to include those operating outside of Canada.
Amended Code Sec.
It amended s. 7(4.1) and 279.04

2012, c. 9

2012 c. 9 (Bill C-26)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Citizen's Arrest and Self-Defence Act	2012 c. 9 (Bill C-26)	June 28, 2012	March 11, 2013 [PC# 2013-0016]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to enable a person who owns or has lawful possession of property, or persons authorized by them, to arrest within a reasonable time a person whom they find committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property. It also amends the Criminal Code to simplify the provisions relating to the defences of property and persons."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 34 to 42, 494(2), it adds s. 494(4).

2012, c. 6

2012, c. 6 (Bill C-19)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act Short: Ending the Long-gun Registry Act	2012, c. 6 (Bill C-19)	April 5, 2012	April 5, 2012	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
It removes requirements relating to the "requirement to register firearms that are neither prohibited nor restricted".
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 91(1),(4)(b)(ii), (5), 92(1), (4)(b)(ii), 94(1)(2)(a)(i) and (ii), 95(1), 106(1)(a) and (b), 108(3) and 117.03(1) and (2). It repeals s. 92(5) and (6), 94(5).

2012, c. 1

2012, c. 1 (Bill C-10)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to enact the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and to amend the State Immunity Act, the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and other Acts Short: Safe Streets and Communities Act	2012, c. 1 (Bill C-10)	March 13, 2012	PC# 2012-00770] August 9, 2012 (s. 10 to 31 and 35 to 38) [PC# 2012-0841] October 23, 2012 (s. 167 to 203) [PC# 2012-0841] November 6, 2012 (s. 32(1), 33, 39 to 47, 49 and 50) [PC# 2012-0841] November 20, 2012 (s. 34) [PC# 2012-0841] February 28, 2013 (s. 160) [PC# 2013-0121]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act "amends the Criminal Code to... increase or impose mandatory minimum penalties, and increase maximum penalties, for certain sexual offences with respect to children;... create offences of making sexually explicit material available to a child and of agreeing or arranging to commit a sexual offence against a child;... expand the list of specified conditions that may be added to prohibition and recognizance orders to include prohibitions concerning contact with a person under the age of 16 and use of the Internet or any other digital network;... expand the list of enumerated offences that may give rise to such orders and prohibitions; and... eliminate the reference, in section 742.1, to serious personal injury offences and to restrict the availability of conditional sentences for all offences for which the maximum term of imprisonment is 14 years or life and for specified offences, prosecuted by way of indictment, for which the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years." Most amendments are changes to the sentencing provisions of child-related sex offences and serious offences with available Conditional Sentences.
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 7(4.1), 161(1), 161(1.1)(a), 164.2(1), 172.1(1), 183, 271, 272(2), 273(2), 486(3), 487.04(a), 752, 810.1(1), and Form 5.04. It replaces s. 151(a), (b), 152(a), (b), 153(1.1)(a), (b), 155(2), 160(3), 163.1(2)(b), 163.1(3)(b), 163.1(4)(a) and (b), 163.1(4.1)(a) and (b), 170(a) and (b), 171(b), 172.1(2), 173, 515(4.1)(c), 515(6)(d), 553(c)(xi), 742.1, 753.1(2)(a), 810.1(3.02)(a). It adds s. 171.1, 172.2.

2011, c. 16

2011, c. 16 (Bill C-2)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mega-trials) Short: Fair and Efficient Criminal Trials Act	2011, c. 16 (Bill C-2)	June 26, 2011	s. 2,4-6, 7(2),(4), 10, 11, and 14-16 (August 15, 2011) and remaining (Oct 24, 2011) [PC# 2011-0827]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Creates power to appoint case mgmt judge with certain powers. Makes additions to protect jurors more and increases available numbers. Binds re-trials to previous voir dires.
Amended Code Sec.
it adds s. 523(1.2) and 551.1 to 551.8, 631(2.1), 652.1 and 653.1. Replaces s. 523(2), 601, 631(3), (3.1), (5), and (6), 640(2.2), 641, 642.1(1), 643(1), 669.2(3) and (4) and 795.

2011, c. 7

2011, c. 7 (Bill C-30)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R v Shoker Act	2011, c. 7 (Bill C-30)	March 23, 2011	March 12, 2015 [PC# 2014-1449]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
"This enactment amends the Criminal Code to allow a court to require that an offender or defendant provide a sample of a bodily substance on the demand of peace officers, probation officers, supervisors or designated persons, or at regular intervals, in order to enforce compliance with a prohibition on consuming drugs or alcohol imposed in a probation order, a conditional sentence order or a recognizance under section 810, 810.01, 810.1 or 810.2 of that Act."
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 729.1, 732.1(7) to (12), 732.11, 742.3(5) to (10), 742.31, 810(3.1), (3.2), 810.1(3.02)(f), (g), 810.2(4.1)(f), (g), 810.3, 810.4, 811.1 and Form 51. Replaces s. 732.1(3)(c), 742.3(2)(a), 810(3), 810(4), and 810.01(4.1).

2011, c. 6

2011, c. 6 (Bill C-21) SI/2011-82
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Standing up for Victims of White Collar Crime Act	2011, c. 6 (Bill C-21) SI/2011-82	March 23, 2011	November 1, 2011 [PC# 2011-1121]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Adds mandatory minimum for fraud over one million and amends the aggravating factors found in s. 380.1.
Amended Code Sec.
Creates prohibition orders under 380.2, more restitution orders under s. 380.3 and community impact statements under s. 380.4.

2011, c. 5

2011, c. 5 (Bill C-48)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act	2011, c. 5 (Bill C-48)	March 23, 2011	December 2, 2011 [PC# 2011-1383]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
Amendments with respect to "parole inadmissibility period for offenders convicted of multiple murders".
Amended Code Sec.
It add s. 675(2.3), 676(6), 745.21, and 745.51.

2011, c. 2

2011, c. 2 (Bill S-6)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and another Act	2011, c. 2 (Bill S-6)	December 2, 2011	On Royal Assent [PC# 2011-1384]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The act "amends the Criminal Code with regard to the right of persons convicted of murder or high treason to be eligible to apply for early parole".
Amended Code Sec.
It adds s. 745.01(2), 745.21, 745.51, 745.6(1)(a.1), 745.6(2.1) to (2.8). It also replaces s. 745.6(1), 745.61(1), (2), (3) to (5), 745.63(6)(a) and 745.63(8).

2010, c. 20

2010, c. 20 (Bill C-464)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody)	2010, c. 20 (Bill C-464)	December 15, 2010	On Royal Assent	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The Act "amends the Criminal Code to provide that the detention of an accused in custody may be justified where it is necessary for the protection or safety of the public, including any person under the age of 18 years."
Amended Code Sec.
It replaces s. 515(10)(b).

2010, c. 19

2010, c. 19 (Bill S-215)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings)	2010, c. 19 (Bill S-215)	December 15, 2010	November 30, 2011 [PC# 2011-1322]	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The act "clarif[ies] that suicide bombings fall within the definition terrorist activity."
Amended Code Sec.
s. 83.01(1.2)

2010, c. 17

2010, c. 17 (Bill S-2)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Protecting Victims From Sex Offenders Act	2010, c. 17 (Bill S-2)	December 15, 2010	April 15, 2011	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
It amends he Criminal Code to "enhance police investigation of crimes of a sexual nature and allow police services to use the national database proactively to prevent crimes of a sexual nature", "require[s] sex offenders arriving in Canada to comply with" SOIRA, and "provide[s] that sex offenders who are subject to a mandatory requirement to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act are also subject to a mandatory requirement to provide a sample for forensic DNA analysis".
Amended Code Sec.
The act replaces s. 173(2), 490.012, 490.013(3), 490.014, 490.015(1)(c), 490.015(4), 490.016(1), (3), 490.017(2), 490.023(2), (4), 490.024(2), 490.025, 490.026(1), (5), 490.027(1), (3), 490.029(2). It adds s. 490.02901 to 490.02911. It also amends s. 487.04, 490.011(1), 490.018(1)(d), 490.019.

2010, c. 14

2010, c. 14 (Bill S-9)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
Full: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime) Short: Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act	2010, c. 14 (Bill S-9)	November 18, 2010	April 29, 2011	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The act "create[s] offences in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle, the alteration, removal or obliteration of a vehicle identification number, the trafficking of property or proceeds obtained by crime and the possession of such property or proceeds for the purposes of trafficking, and to provide for an in rem prohibition of the importation or exportation of such property or proceeds".
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 183. It adds s. 333.1, 353.1, 355.1 to 355.5. It replaces s. 462.3(3)(b)(i), 462.34(7), 462.48(1.1)(b), 491.2(1), and 593(1).

2010, c. 3

2010, c. 3 (Bill C-268)
Act Name	Citation	Royal Assent	In force	Amendment Text	Debates & Govt Docs
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years)	2010, c. 3 (Bill C-268)	June 29, 2010	June 29, 2010	official text CanLII text	Full Legislative History
Summary
The act creates "minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of five years for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years".
Amended Code Sec.
It amends s. 183, 487.04, 490.011(1), and 752. It adds s. 279.011. It replaces s. 279.02, 279.03, 486(3), 486.4(1)(a)(i)

See Also

• List of Criminal Code Amendments (2000 to 2009)
• List of Criminal Code Amendments (1984 to 1999)
• List of Criminal Code Amendments (1892 to 1984)

List of Criminal Code Forms

• < Procedure and Practice

Form	Title	Related Section	Amendments	Related Articles
Form 1	Information to Obtain a Search Warrant	s. 320.29, 487 [Section 487 Search Warrants]	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 1; 2018, c. 21, s. 28.	Section 487 Search Warrants
Form 2	Information	s. 506 [Laying of an Information] and 788 [Laying an Summary Offence Information]	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 2; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184.	Informations and Indictments
Form 3	Repealed	Repealed	[Repealed, R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184]	N/A
Form 4	Heading of Indictment	s. 566 [Preferring indictments], 566.1 [Indictments, Nunavut], 580 [Form of indictment] and 591 [Joinder and severance]	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 4; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 1999, c. 3, s. 58.	Informations and Indictments
Form 5	Warrant to Search	s. 320.29 and 487	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 5; 1999, c. 5, s. 45; 2018, c. 21, s. 28.	Section 487 Search Warrants
Form 5.001	Preservation Demand	s. 487.012(1)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Preservation Demands and Orders
Form 5.002	Information To Obtain a Preservation Demand	s. 487.013(2)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Preservation Demands and Orders
Form 5.003	Preservation Order	s. 487.013(4)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Preservation Demands and Orders
Form 5.004	Information To Obtain a Production Order	s. 487.014(2), 487.015(2), 487.016(2), 487.017(2) and 487.018(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.
Form 5.005	Production Order for Documents	s. 487.014(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.
Form 5.006	Production Order To Trace a Communication	s. 487.015(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Trace Specified Communications Production Orders
Form 5.007	Production Order for Transmission Data or Tracking Data	s. 487.016(3) and 487.017(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Transmission Data Production Orders Production Orders for Tracking Data
Form 5.008	Production Order for Financial Data	s. 487.018(4)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Production Orders for Financial Data
Form 5.0081	Information To Revoke or Vary an Order Made Under Any of Sections 487.013 to 487.018 of the Criminal Code	s. 487.019(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Production Orders
Form 5.009	Information To Obtain a Non-Disclosure Order	s. 487.0191(2)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Sealing and Unsealing Judicial Authorizations
Form 5.0091	Non-Disclosure Order	s. 487.0191(3)	2014, c. 31, s. 26.	Sealing and Unsealing Judicial Authorizations
Form 5.01	Information To Obtain a Warrant To Take Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.05(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24.	Section 487.05 Seizure Warrant of DNA Samples
Form 5.02	Warrant Authorizing the Taking of Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.05(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24.	Section 487.05 Seizure Warrant of DNA Samples
Form 5.03	Order Authorizing the Taking of Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.051(1) and (2)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2002, c. 1, s. 185; 2005, c. 25, s. 12; 2007, c. 22, s. 23; 2019, c. 25, s. 330.	DNA Orders (Primary Designated Offences)
Form 5.04	Order Authorizing the Taking of Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.051(3) [persons found not criminally responsible and secondary designated offences]	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2002, c. 1, s. 186; 2005, c. 25, s. 12; 2007, c. 22, s. 23; 2012, c. 1, s. 38; 2014, c. 25, s. 32; 2018, c. 16, s. 224, c. 21, s. 29; 2019, c. 25, s. 331; 2022, c. 17, s. 56.	DNA Orders (secondary designated offences)
Form 5.041	Order to a Person To Have Bodily Substances Taken for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.051(4) and 487.055(3.11)	2007, c. 22, s. 23; 2019, c. 25, s. 332.	DNA Orders (Primary Designated Offences)
Form 5.05	Application for an Authorization To Take Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.055(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2005, c. 25, s. 12; 2007, c. 22, s. 23.	Miscellaneous DNA Provisions
Form 5.06	Authorization To Take Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.055(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2005, c. 25, s. 12; 2007, c. 22, s. 23.	Persons failing to Attend for Taking of Sample
Form 5.061	Summons to a Person To Have Bodily Substances Taken for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.055(4) and 487.091(3)	2007, c. 22, s. 23; 2019, c. 25, s. 333.	Miscellaneous DNA Provisions Section 487.05 Seizure Warrant of DNA Samples
Form 5.062	Warrant for Arrest	s. 487.0551(1)	2007, c. 22, s. 23.	Persons failing to Attend for Taking of Sample
Form 5.07	Report to a Provincial Court Judge or the Court	s. 487.057(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2007, c. 22, s. 24.	DNA Orders
Form 5.08	Application for an Authorization To Take Additional Samples of Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.091(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2005, c. 25, s. 13; 2007, c. 22, s. 25.	Section 487.05 Seizure Warrant of DNA Samples
Form 5.09	Authorization To Take Additional Samples of Bodily Substances for Forensic DNA Analysis	s. 487.091(1)	1998, c. 37, s. 24; 2005, c. 25, s. 13; 2007, c. 22, s. 25.	Section 487.05 Seizure Warrant of DNA Samples
Form 5.1	Warrant To Search	ss. 320.29(5), 462.32(4)(a)(ii) and 487.093(1)(a)(ii)	R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184, c. 1 (4th Supp.), s. 17; 2018, c. 21, s. 30; 2022, c. 17, s. 57.
Form 5.2	Report to a Justice	s. 489.1(3) [Report to a Justice]	R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2018, c. 21, s. 31; 2022, c. 17, s. 57.	Procedure on Seizure of Property
Form 5.3	Report to a Judge of Property Seized	s. 462.32	R.S., 1985, c. 42 (4th Supp.), s. 6.	Proceeds of Crime Search Warrant
Form 6	Summons to a Person Charged with an Offence	s. s	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 6; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s.184; 018, c. 29, s. 69; 2019, c. 25, s. 334.	Issuing Process
Form 6.1	Application for a Summons under Section 485.2	s. 485.2(1)	2022, c. 17, s. 58.
Form 6.2	Summons to Appear for the Purposes of the Identification of Criminals Act	s. 485.2(1)	2022, c. 17, s. 58.	Issuing Process
Form 7	Warrant for Arrest	s. 475, 493, 597, 800 and 803	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 7; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s.203; 1997, c. 39, s. 3; 1999, c. 5, s. 46; 2019, c. 25, s. 335.
Form 7.1	Warrant To Enter Dwelling-house	s. 529.1 [Entry into Place to Execute an Arrest Warrant]	1997, c. 39, s. 3; 2002, c. 13, s. 85.	Entry into Place to Execute an Arrest Warrant
Form 8	Warrant for Committal	s. 493 and 515	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 8; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), ss. 184, 203; 2019, c. 25, s. 336/	Continued Detention After Appearing Before a Justice
Form 9	Appearance Notice	s. 2	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 9; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 1994, c. 44, s. 84; 1997, c. 18, s. 115; 2018, c. 29, s. 70; 2019, c. 25, s. 337
Form 10	Undertaking	s. 2	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 10; 1994, c. 44, s. 84; 1997, c. 18, s. 115; 2018, c. 29, s. 70; 2019, c. 25, s. 337; 2022, c. 17, s. 59.	Promise to Appear, Issued by Police
Form 11	Release Order	s. 2	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 11; 1992, c. 1, s. 58; 1994, c. 44, s. 84; 1997, c. 18, s. 115; 2018, c. 29, s. 70; 2019, c. 25, s. 337.	Release by Police
Form 11.1	Order to Appear for the Purposes of the Identification of Criminals Act	s. 515.01	1994, c. 44, s. 84; 1997, c. 18, s. 115; 1999, c. 25, s. 24; 2002, c. 13, s. 86(F); 2018, c. 29, s. 71; 2019, c. 25, s. 337; 2022, c. 17, s. 60.	Release by Police
Form 12	Surety Declaration	s. 515.1	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 12; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 1994, c. 44, s. 84; 1999, c. 25, s. 25; 2008, c. 18, s. 45.1; 2018, c. 29, s. 72; 2019, c. 25, s. 337.	Release With and Without Sureties and Deposits
Form 13			[Repealed, 2019, c. 25, s. 337]
Form 14			[Repealed, 2019, c. 25, s. 337]
Form 15	Warrant To Convey Accused Before Justice of Another Territorial Division	s. 543	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 15; 2019, c. 25, s. 338.
Form 16	Subpoena to a Witness	s. 699	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 16; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 1999, c. 5, s. 47.	Compelling Attendance of Witnesses
Form 16.1	Subpoena to a Witness in the Case of Proceedings in Respect of an Offence Referred to in Subsection 278.2(1) of the Criminal Code	s. 278.3(5) [Service of application and subpoena] and 699(7) [Form of subpoena in sexual offences]	1997, c. 30, s. 3.	Production of Records for Sexual Offences Compelling Attendance of Witnesses
Form 17	Warrant for Witness	ss. 698 and 705	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 17; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184.	Arrest Warrants for Witnesses
Form 18	Warrant To Arrest an Absconding Witness	s. 704	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 18; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 203; 2019, c. 25, s. 339.	Arrest Warrants for Witnesses
Form 19	Warrant Remanding a Prisoner	ss. 516 and 537	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 19; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 340.
Form 20	Warrant of Committal of Witness for Refusing To Be Sworn or To Give Evidence	s. 545	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 20; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 341.	Witness Refusing to Testify
Form 21	Warrant of Committal on Conviction	ss. 570 and 806	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 21; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 1995, c. 22, s. 9; 2009, c. 29, s. 4.
Form 22	Warrant of Committal on an Order for the Payment of Money	s. 806	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 22; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 342.
Form 23	Warrant of Committal for Failure To Furnish Recognizance To Keep the Peace	ss. 810 and 810.1	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 23; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), ss. 184, 203; 1993, c. 45, s. 12.
Form 24	Warrant of Committal of Witness for Failure To Enter into Recognizance	s. 550	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 24; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 343.
Form 25	Warrant of Committal for Contempt	s. 708 [Contempt]	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 25; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 344.	Finding of Contempt
Form 26	Warrant of Committal in Default of Payment of Costs of an Appeal	s. 827	N/A
Form 27	Warrant of Committal on Forfeiture of Amounts	s. 773	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 27; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 345.	Estreatment of Recognizance
Form 28	Endorsement of Warrant	s. 528	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 28; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2019, c. 25, s. 346.	Out of Province Arrest Warrants
Form 28.1	Repealed	Repealed	N/A
Form 29	Endorsement of Warrant	s. 507	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 29; 1994, c. 44, s. 84.	Issuing Process
Form 30	Order for Accused to Be Brought Before Justice Prior to Expiration of Period of Remand	s. 537	2019, c. 25, s. 347.
Form 31	Deposition of a Witness	s. 540	N/A	Preliminary Inquiry Depositions
Form 32	Recognizance	ss. 493, 550, 679, 706, 707, 810, 810.1, 817 and 832	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 32; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), ss. 101, 184, 203; c. 42 (4th Supp.), s. 7; 1993, c. 45, ss. 13, 14; 1999, c. 25, s. 27, 2019, c. 25, s. 348; 2022, c. 17, s. 61(F).	Release With and Without Sureties and Deposits
Form 33	Certificate of Default to Be Endorsed	s. 770	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 33; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 203; 1994, c. 44, s. 84; 2019, c. 25, s. 349.
Form 34	Writ of Fieri Facias	s. 771	N/A	Estreatment of Recognizance
Form 34.1	Statement on Restitution	s. 737.1(4)	2011, c. 6, s. 5; 2015, c. 13, s. 35.	Restitution
Form 34.2	Victim Impact Statement	s. 722(4)	2015, c. 13, s. 35.	Victim Impact Statements
Form 34.3	Community Impact Statement	s. 722.2(2)	2015, c. 13, s. 35.	Victim Impact Statements
Form 35	Conviction	ss. 570 and 806	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 35; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), ss. 184, 203.	Trial Verdicts
Form 36	Order Against an Offender	ss. 570 and 806	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 36; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184.	Trial Verdicts
Form 37	Order Acquitting Accused	s. 570	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 37; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), ss. 184, 203.	Trial Verdicts
Form 38	Conviction for Contempt	s. 708	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 38; 2019, c. 25, s. 350.	Contempt of Court (Offence)
Form 39	Order for Discharge of a Person in Custody	s. 519 and 550	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 39; 2019, c. 25, s. 351.
Form 40	Challenge To Array	s. 629	N/A	Challenge to Jury Panel
Form 41	Challenge for Cause	s. 639	N/A	Challenge for Cause
Form 42	Certificate of Non-payment of Costs of Appeal	s. 827	N/A	Appeal Procedure For Summary Convictions
Form 43	Jailer’s Receipt to Peace Officer for Prisoner	s. 744	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 43; 1995, c. 22, s. 18.	Imprisonment, Execution of Warrant of Committal
Form 44	N/A	s. 667 [Proof of previous conviction]	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 44; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184, c. 1 (4th Supp.), s. 18; 1995, c. 22, s. 18; 2005, c. 10, s. 34.	Proof of Previous Conviction
Form 45	N/A	s. 667	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 45; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 184; 2005, c. 10, s. 34.	Proof of Previous Conviction
Form 46	Probation Order	s. 732.1	R.S., 1985, c. C-46, Form 46; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 203; 1995, c. 22, s. 10; 2004, c. 12, s. 17.	Probation Orders
Form 47	Order To Disclose Income Tax Information	s. 462.48	R.S., 1985, c. 42 (4th Supp.), s. 8.	Proceeds of Crime Disclosure Order
Form 48	Assessment Order of the Court	s. 672.13	1991, c. 43, s. 8; 1995, c. 22, s. 10; 2005, c. 22, s. 40; 2014, c. 6, s. 19; 2019, c. 25, s. 352.	Assessment for Fitness and Criminal Responsibility
Form 48.1	Assessment Order of the Review Board	s. 672.13	2005, c. 22, s. 40; 2014, c. 6, s. 20.	Assessment for Fitness and Criminal Responsibility
Form 48.2	Victim Impact Statement — Not Criminally Responsible	s. 672.5(14)	2015, c. 13, s. 36.	Review Board Hearing Procedure
Form 49	Warrant of Committal, Disposition of Detention	s. 672.57	1991, c. 43, s. 8; 2019, c. 25, s. 353.	Review Board Disposition Hearings
Form 50	Warrant of Committal, Placement Decision	s. 672.7(2) [Warrant of committal, Review Board]	1991, c. 43, s. 8.	Dual Status Offenders
Form 51	Notice of Obligation To Provide Samples of Bodily Substance	ss. 732.1(3)(c.2), 742.3(2)(a.2), 810(3.02)(c), 810.01(4.1)(g), 810.011(6)(f), 810.1(3.02)(i) and 810.2(4.1)(g)	1991, c. 43, s. 8; 1995, c. 22, s. 10 (Sch. I, item 37); 2005, c. 22, s. 41; 2011, c. 7, s. 13; 2015, c. 20, s. 34.
Form 52	Order To Comply with Sex Offender Information Registration Act	s. 490.012	2004, c. 10, s. 21; 2007, c. 5, s. 30; 2010, c. 17, s. 26; 2013, c. 24, s. 117(F).	SOIRA Orders
Form 53	Notice of Obligation To Comply with Sex Offender Information Registration Act	ss. 490.019 and 490.032	2004, c. 10, s. 21; 2007, c. 5, s. 31; 2013, c. 24, s. 117(F); 2014, c. 25, s. 33.	SOIRA Orders
Form 54	Obligation To Comply with Sex Offender Information Registration Act	ss. 490.02901 to 490.02903, 490.02905 and 490.032	2010, c. 17, s. 27.	SOIRA Orders

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Public Order Offences (Part II)

[Pt. II – Offences Against Public Order (ss. 46 to 83)]:

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
High Treason	46(1), 47(1) and (4) and 745	25 years without parole	Life
Treason (overthrow gov't)	46(2)(a), (c), or (d), 47(2)(a) and 745	None	Life
Treason (espionage while at war)	46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(b) and 745	None	Life
Treason (espionage while not at war)	46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(c) and 745	None	14 years
Assist alien enemy	50(1)(a) and 50(2)	None	14 years
Omission to prevent treason	50(1)(b) and 50(2)	None	14 years
Intimidating Parliament	51	None	14 years
Sabotage	52(1)	None
Inciting to mutiny	53	None	14 years
Assisting deserter	54
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Offences respecting RCMP members	56	None	2 years less a day jail and/or a $5,000 fine (from Sept 19, 2019)
Procuring identity documents	56.1(4)	None			{{{6}}}
Forgery of or uttering forged passport	57(1)	None	14 years		{{{6}}}
False information respecting passport	57(2)	None			{{{6}}}
Possession of forged passport	57(3)	None			{{{6}}}
Fraudulent use of citizenship certificate	58(1)	None			{{{6}}}
Sedition	61	None	14 years		{{{6}}}
Offences respecting military stores	62	None			{{{6}}}
Participating in a riot	65(1)	None			{{{6}}}
Concealing identity during a riot	65(2)	None			{{{6}}}
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Unlawful assembly	66(1)	None
Concealment of identity during an unlawful assembly	66(2)	None
Interfering with reading of riot proclamation or refusing to cease participation in riot	68	None
Peace officer’s neglect in riot situation	69	None
Unlawful training or drilling of milita	70(3)	None
Forcible entry or forcible detainer	72 and 73	None
Piracy by law of nations	74	None
Piratical acts	75	None	14 years
Hijacking	76	None
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport	77	None
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Offensive weapons and explosives on aircraft	78	None	14 years
Seizing control of ship or fixed platform	78.1(1)	None
Violent act on board a shop or platform	78.1(2)	None
False information re safe navigation	78.1(3)	None
Threats to commit offences at 78.1(2)	78.1(4)	None
Breach of duty of care re explosives endangering life	80(a)		None
Breach of duty of care re explosives risking bodily harm	80(b)	None	14 years
Intending to cause explosion or use corrosive substance with intent to cause death or serious harm	81(1)(a), (b) and 81(2)(a)	None
Possession of explosive with intent to destroy property or intent to endanger life	81(1)(c), (d) and 81(2)(b)	None
Possession of explosive without lawful excuse	82(1)	None
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession of explosive for criminal organization	82(2)	None	14 years
Possession, etc., of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.3
Use or alteration of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.4
Commission of indictable offence to obtain nuclear material, etc.	82.5
Threats to commit an offence relating to nuclear materials	82.6	None	14 years
Prize fights	83

Terrorism Offences (Part II.1)

[Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Provide or collect property to further terrorism	83.02	None
Provide property or services for terrorist purposes	83.03(1)	None
Provide property or services for use by terrorist group	83.03(2)	None
Use or possession of property to further terrorism	83.04	None
Offences re freezing of property, disclosure or audit relative to terrorism	83.12	1 year jail with priors $100,000 and/or 2 years less a day
Participation in terrorist activity	83.18	None
Leaving Canada to participate in activity of terrorist group	83.181	None
Facilitating terrorist activity	83.19(1)	None
Leaving Canada to facilitate terrorist activity	83.191	None
Committing an Offence for a Terrorist Group	83.2	None
Leaving Canada to commit offence for terrorist group	83.201	None
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Leaving Canada to commit offence that is terrorist activity	83.202	None
Instructing activity for terrorist group	83.21(1)	None
Instructing terrorist activity	83.22(1)	None
Counselling commission of terrorism offence	83.221	None
Harbouring or concealing terrorist who committed an offence with maximum penalty of life	83.23(1)(a)	None
Harbouring or concealing terrorist who committed an offence with maximum penalty of 14 years or less	83.23(1)(b)	None
Harbouring or concealing person who is likely to carry out terrorist activity	83.23(2)	None
Hoax re terrorist activity (no bodily harm or death)	83.231(2)	None
Hoax re terrorist activity (bodily harm not death)	83.231(3)	None
Hoax re terrorist activity (causing death)	83.231(4)	None

Weapons Offences (Part III)

[Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)]

• Proving Weapons Offences
• Sentencing for Weapons Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Using firearm in commission of offence	85(1) and (3)	1 year or 3 years with prior
Using an imitation firearm in commission of offence	85(2) and (3)	1 year or 3 years with prior
Unsafe Storage or Careless Use of a Firearm - on second or more convictions	86(1) and (2)	None	2 years (I) summary election
Unsafe Storage or Careless Use of a Firearm - on first conviction	86(1) and (2)	None	5 years (I) summary election
Pointing a firearm	87(2)	None
Possession of a weapon for purpose dangerous	88(2)	None
Carrying weapon while attending public meeting	89(2)	None
Carrying concealed weapon	90(2)	None
Unauthorized possession of firearm	91(1) and (3)	None
Unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon or restricted weapon	91(2) and (3)	None
Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized	92(1) and (3)	1 year (if one prior); 2 years less a day (if two or more prior)
Possession of prohibited weapon, device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized	92(2) and (3)	1 year (if one prior); 2 years less a day (if two or more prior)
Possession of weapon or firearm at unauthorized place	93(2) and (3)	None
Unauthorized possession of weapon or firearm in vehicle	94(1) and (2)	None
Possession of prohibited or restricted weapon with ammunition	95(2)	3 or 5 years with prior
Possession of weapon obtained by crime	96(2)	1 year (I)
Break and enter to steal firearm	98(4)	None
Robbery to steal firearm	98.1	None
Weapons Trafficking (with any aggravating elements made out)	99(2)(a) and 99(2)(b)	3 or 5 years jail with prior
Weapons trafficking (w/out aggravating factors)	99(3)	1 year
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking (with any aggravating elements made out)	100(2)(a) and 100(2)(b)	3 or 5 years jail with prior
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking ((w/out aggravating factors)	100(3)	1 year
Transfer of firearm without authority	101(2)	None
Assembling automatic firearm	102(2)	1 year (on Indictment) 1 year
Knowingly importing or exporting of unauthorized firearms (with aggravating factors)	103(2)(a) and 103(2)(b)	3 or 5 years jail with prior
Knowingly importing or exporting unauthorized firearms (w/out aggravating factors)	103(2.1)	1 year jail
Unauthorized importing or exporting firearms	104(2)	None
Offences re lost, destroyed, defaced weapons	105(2)	None
Destruction of weapons offences re report	106(2)	None
False statements respecting firearms	107(2)	None
Tampering with firearm serial number	108(2)	None
Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order	117.01(3)	None

Administration of Justice Offences (Part IV)

[Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Bribery of a member of a legislature	119(1)	None
Bribery of judicial officers	119(1)	None
Bribery of public officers	120	None
Fraud on government	121(1) and (3)	None
Contractor subscribing to election fund	121(1) and (3)	None
Selling, etc., of tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco	121.1	90, 180, or 2 years less a day (with prior conviction(s))
Breach of trust by public officer	122	None
Bribing municipal official	123(1)	None
Influencing municipal official	123(2)	None
Selling or purchasing office	124	None
Influencing appointment in office	125	None
Disobeying a statute where no other set sentence	126(1)	None
Disobey order of Court	127(1)	None
Misconduct by officers executing process	128	None
Offences relating to public or peace officers	129	None
Personation of peace officer	130	None
Perjury	131 and 132	None
False statement	134(1)	None
Witness giving contradictory evidence	136(1)	None
Fabricating evidence	137	None
False affidavits	138	None
Obstruct justice by indemnifying a surety	139(1)	None
Obstruct justice – trial process	139(2)	None
Public mischief	140(2)	None
Compounding indictable offence	141(1)	None
Corruptly taking reward	142	None
Prison Breach	144	None
Escape and being at large without excuse	145(1)	None
Failure to attend court or surrender	145(2)	None
Failure to comply with appearance notice or summons	145(3)	None
Failure to comply with undertaking	145(4)	None
Failure to comply with release order	145(5)	None
Permitting or assisting escape	146	None
Rescue or permitting escape	147	None
Aid prisoner of war to escape	148	None

Sexual Offences and Disorderly Offences (Part V)

[Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)]

• Proving Sexual Offences
• Sentencing for Sexual Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Sexual interference	151
Invitation to sexual touching	152	1 year or less jail
Sexual exploitation	153
Sexual exploitation of persons with disability	153.1	None
incest (16 years or more)	155
incest (under 16 years)	155
Bestiality	160(1)	None
Compelling bestiality	160(2)	None
Bestiality in presence of child	160(3)
Breach of 161 prohibition order	161(4)	None
Voyeurism	162(1)	None
Distribution of voyeurism material	162(4)	None
Distribution of intimate images	162.1(1)	None
Breach of s. 162.2 Internet Prohibition Order	162.2(4)	None
Corrupting morals	163 and 169	None
Making of child pornography	163.1(2)	1 year
Distribution child pornography	163.1(3)	1 year
Possession of Child Pornography	163.1(4)	1 year / 6 months
Accessing of Child Pornography	163.1(4.1)	1 year / 6 months
Immoral theatrical performance	167 and 169	None
Mailing obscene matter	168 and 169	None
Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity under 16	170
Householder permitting sexual activity under 18	171
Making sexually explicit material available to child	171.1(2)
Corrupting children	172(1)	None
Luring a child	172.1(2)
Agreement or arrangement — sexual offence against child	172.2
Indecent act	173(1)	None
Indecent exposure	173(2)
Nudity	174(1)
Causing a Disturbance	175(1)
Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman	176(1)
Disturbing religious worship or certain meetings	176(2)
Disturbing disturbs the order or solemnity of a meeting	176(3)
Trespassing at Night	177
Offensive volatile substance	178
Common nuisance	180(1)
Indignity or neglect of dead body	182

Invasion of Privacy Offences (Part VI)

[Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Interception of private communication	184(1)	None
Interception of radio-based telephone communications	184.5(1)	None
Possession of equipment for wiretapping illegally	191(1)	None
Disclosure of information from wiretap	193(1)	None
Disclosure of information from wiretap, radio	193.1(1)	None

Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (Part VII)

[Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Keeping gaming or betting house	201(1)	None
Found in in common gaming or betting house	201(2)	None
Book-making (if no prior offences)	202(2)(a)	None
Book-making	202(2)(b) and 202(2)(c)	14 days or 3 months jail
Placing bets for others (if no prior offences)	203(d)	None
Placing bets for others	203(e) and 203(f)	14 days or 3 months jail
Breach of gambling rules and regulations	204(10)	None
Offence in relation to lotteries and games of chance	206(1)	None
Lottery offence involving ticket	206(4)	None
Offences involving management of permitted lottery scheme	207(3)(a)	None
Offences involving permitted lottery scheme	207(3)(b)	None
Offences involving management of permitted lottery scheme (on ship)	207.1(3)(a)	None
Offences involving permitted lottery scheme (on ship)	207.1(3)(b)	None
Cheating at play	209	None
Stopping or Impeding Traffic by Prostitution	213(1)	None
Soliciting Near Children	213(1.1)	None

Offences Against the Person (Part VIII)

[Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Failure to provide necessaries of life	215(3)	None
Abandoning child	218	None
Causing death by criminal negligence (involving the use of a firearm)	220(a)	4 years imprisonment	Life	No
Negligence causing death (no firearm)	220(b)	None	Life	No
Criminal negligence causing bodily harm	221	None
Infanticide	233 and 237	None
First Degree Murder	235 and 745	25 years without parole	Life	Varies
Second Degree Murder (with prior conviction for murder, war crimes or crimes against humanity)	235 and 745	25 years without parole	Life	Varies
Second Degree Murder	235 and 745	10 years without parole	Life	Varies
Manslaughter (Failure to safeguard ice opening or excavation resulting in death)	236 and 263	None		No
Manslaughter (involving use of a firearm)	236(a)	4 years	Life	No
Manslaughter (not involving use of a firearm)	236(b)	None	Life	No
Killing unborn child in act of birth	238	None
Attempt to commit murder (use of a firearm which is not a restricted or prohibited firearm)	239(1)(a.1)	4 years
Attempted Murder (with restricted or prohibited firearm)	239(1)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior
Attempt to commit murder (no use of a firearm)	239(1)(b)	None
Accessory after fact to murder	240	None
Trafficking in human organs — Removal without informed consent	240.1(1)	None	14 years incarceration	No
Trafficking in human organs — Financial transaction	240.1(2)	None	14 years incarceration	No
Counselling suicide	241	None
Failure to comply with safeguards	241.3	None
Forgery or destruction of documents re assisted dying	241.4	None
Neglect to obtain assistance and concealing birth	242	None
Concealing body of child	243	None
Discharging firearms with intent to wound (with aggravated factors)	244(2)(a)(i) and (ii)	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior
Discharging firearms with intent to wound, maim, etc. (without aggravating factors)	244(2)(b)	4 years jail
Causing bodily harm with air gun with intent	244.1	None
Discharging firearm — recklessness (w/ restr. firearm or prohib. firearm)	244.2(3)(a)	4 years jail
Discharging firearm — recklessness (without restricted firearm or prohibited firearm)	244.2(3)(b)
Administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life	245(1)(a)	None
Administer noxious thing with intent to aggrieve or annoy	245(1)(b)	None
Overcoming resistance to commission of offence – choking	246(a)	None
Overcoming resistance to commission of offence – drugging	246(b)	None
Set trap likely to cause bodily harm or death	247(1)	None
Keep trap and cause death in place to commit offence	247(1) and 247(5)	None
Set trap and actually cause bodily harm	247(2)	None
Keep trap to cause bodily harm to commit offence	247(3)	None
Keep trap and cause bodily harm in place to commit offence	247(4)	None
Interfere with transportation likely to cause death	248	None
Interfere with transportation likely to cause death	262	None
Criminal Harassment	264	None
Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm	264.1(2)	None
Utter threats to destroy property or animals	264.1(3)	None
Assault	266	None
Assault with a Weapon	267(a)	None
Assault Causing Bodily Harm	267(b)	None
Aggravated Assault	268	None
Unlawfully cause bodily harm	269	None
Unlawfully cause bodily harm (failure to safeguard ice opening or excavation causing bodily harm)	269, 263(3)(b)
Torture	269.1	None
Assaulting a peace officer	270(1) and (2)	None
Assault of peace officer with a weapon or causing bodily harm	270.01	None
Aggravated assault of peace officer	270.02	None
Disarming a peace officer	270.1	None
Sexual Assault - victim under 16 years	271(a)	1 year
Sexual Assault, victim 16 years old or greater	271(a)	None
Sexual assault w/ restricted or prohibited firearm	272(2)(a)	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior
Sexual assault, w/ non-prohibited firearm and relating to criminal org	272(2)(a)	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior
Sexual assault w/ a non-restricted firearm used	272(2)(a.1)	4 years jail
Sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, victim under 16	272(2)(a.2)	5 years jail
Sexual assault with a weapon (no aggravating elements)	272(2)(b)	None
Sexual assault causing bodily harm (no aggravating elements)	272(2)(b)	None
Aggravated sexual assault w/ restricted or prohibited firearm	273(2)(a)
Aggravated sexual assault, w/ non-prohibited firearm and re criminal org	273(2)(a)
Aggravated sexual assault w/ a non-restricted firearm used	273(2)(a.1)	4 years
Aggravated sexual assault, victim under 16 years	273(2)(a.2)	5 years jail
Aggravated sexual assault (no aggravating elements)	273(2)(b)	None
Removal of child from Canada	273.3(2)
Breach of publication prohibition re 276.1 applications	276.3(2)	None
Breach of publication prohibition re s. 278.3 applications	278.9(2)	None
Kidnap, traffic persons, hostages and abduct. with restr. firearm etc or for a crim. org. (w/o priors)	279(1.1)(a)(i)
Kidnap, traffic persons, hostages and abduct. with restr. firearm etc or for a crim. org. (w/ priors)	279(1.1)(a)(ii)
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction with a non-restricted firearm	279(1.1)(a.1)	4 years
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons under the age of 16, hostage taking and abduction	279(1.1)(a.2)
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction without a firearm	279(1.1)(b)	None
Unlawful confinement, imprisonment, seizure	279(2)	None
Trafficking in persons (kidnap, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, or death)	279.01(1)(a)	5 years
Trafficking in persons (victim aged 18 or greater)	279.01(1)(b)
Trafficking in persons (without enumerated aggravating factors)	279.01(2)	4 years imprisonment
Trafficking in persons under the age of 18 years (kidnap, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, or death)	279.011(1)(a)	6 years
Trafficking in persons under the age of 18 years (without enumerated aggravating factors)	279.011(1)(b)	5 years
Profiting from trafficking in persons	279.02(1)	None
Profiting from trafficking in persons, under 18 years	279.02(2)	2 years imprisonment
Withholding or destroying documents in respect of human trafficking - victim 18 years and above	279.03(1)	None
Withholding or destroying documents in respect of human trafficking, persons under 18 years	279.03(2)	1 year
Hostage taking with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal org (w/o priors)	279.1(2)(a)(i)
Hostage taking with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal org (w/ priors)	279.1(2)(a)(ii)
Hostage taking with a non-restricted firearm	279.1(2)(a.1)	4 years
Hostage taking (without aggravating elements)	279.1(2)(b)	None
Abduction of person under 16 (other than parent or guardian)	280(1)
Abduction of person under fourteen (other than parent or guardian)	281	None
Abduction in contravention of custody order	282(1)	None
Abduction (by parent or guardian)	283(1)	None
Obtaining sexual services for consideration	286.1(1)	$2,000 or $4,000 (if near persons under 18 years)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration (near public, w/o priors)	286.1(1)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration (near public, w/ priors)	286.1(1)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration (not near public, w/o priors)	286.1(1)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration (not near public, w/ priors)	286.1(1)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration from person under 18 years, w/o priors	286.1(2)
Obtaining sexual services for consideration from person under 18 years, w/ priors	286.1(2)
Material benefit from sexual services	286.2(1)	None
Material benefit from sexual services — person under 18 years	286.2(2)	2 years jail
Procuring — person 18 years or over	286.3(1)	None
Procuring — person under 18 years	286.3(2)	5 years jail
Advertising sexual services	286.4	None
Bigamy	291(1)	None
Procuring feigned marriage	292(1)	None
Polygamy	293(1)	None
Forced marriage	293.1	None
Marriage under age of 16 years	293.2	None
Pretending to solemnize marriage	294	None
Solemnizing marriage contrary to law	295	None
Publishing defamatory libel knowing it to be false	300	None
Publishing defamatory libel (not aggravating under s. 300)	301	None
Extortion by libel	302(3)	None
Hate propaganda	318(1)	None
Public incitement of hatred	319(1)	None
Wilful promotion of hatred	319(2)	None
Conversion therapy	320.102
Promoting or advertising conversion therapy	320.103			No
Material benefit from conversion therapy	320.104			No

Offences Relating to Conveyances (Part VIII.1)

[Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)]

• Proving Conveyance Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Dangerous operation of a conveyance	320.13(1), 320.19(5)	None
Dangerous Operation When Accident Causes Bodily Harm	320.13(2), 320.2
Dangerous operation when accident causes death	320.13(3), 320.21
Operation While Impaired by Drug or Alcohol	320.14(1)(a), 320.19(1)
Operation While Over 80 BAC	320.14(1)(b), 320.19(1) and (3)
Operation While Drug Exceeds Regs re Drugs	320.14(1)(c), 320.19(1)
Operation While Blood Drug Exceeds Regs re Drugs	320.14(1)(d), 320.19(1)
Operation while impaired and causing bodily harm	320.14(2), 320.2
Operation While Impaired or Blood Concentration Over and Causing Death	320.14(3), 320.21
Operation with low blood drug concentration	320.14(4)	None
Refusal	320.15(1), 320.19(1), (4)
Refusal with accident resulting in bodily harm	320.15(2), 320.2
Refusal with accident resulting in death	320.15(3), 320.21
Failure to Stop at Accident	320.16(1), 320.19(5)
Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm	320.16(2), 320.2
Failure to stop after accident resulting in death	320.16(3), 320.21
Flight from peace officer	320.17, 320.19(5)	None
Operation While Prohibited	320.18, 320.19(5)	None

Property Offences (Part IX)

[Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)]

• Proving Fraud-based Offences
• Sentencing for Property Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession, etc., of device to obtain use of telecommunication facility or telecommunication service	327(1)	None
Theft by person required to account	330
Theft by person holding power of attorney	331
Misappropriation of money held under direction	332
Motor vehicle theft	333.1	6 months (w/ two priors)
Theft over $5,000 or testamentary instrument	334(a)	None
Theft under $5,000 or not of testamentary instrument	334(b)	None
Take auto without consent	335(1)	None
Breach of trust	336	None
Fraud respecting cattle	338(1)	None
Theft of cattle	338(2)	None
Drift timber fraud	339(1)	None
Unlawful timber marks dealings	339(2)	None
Destroying documents of title	340	None
Fraudulent concealment	341	None
Theft, forgery of credit card	342(1)
Credit card data offence	342(3)
Instruments for credit card fraud	342.01(1)	None
Unauthorized use of computer	342.1(1)	None
Possession of device to obtain computer service	342.2(1)	None
Theft, forgery of credit card	342(1)	None
Credit card data offence	342(3)	None
Robbery with restricted or prohibited firearm, w/out priors	344(1)(a)(i)
Robbery with non-restricted firearm and related to criminal org, w/o priors	344(1)(a)(i)
Robbery with restricted or prohibited firearm, w/ priors	344(1)(a)(ii)
Robbery with non-restricted firearm and related to criminal org, w/ priors	344(1)(a)(ii)
Robbery with non-restricted firearm	344(1)(a.1)
Robbery with non-restricted firearm	344(1)(b)
Stopping mail with intent to obtain	345	None
Extortion (w/ restricted firearm or for benefit of a crim. org.), w/o priors	346(1.1)(a)(i)
Extortion (w/ restricted firearm or for benefit of a crim. org.), w/ priors	346(1.1)(a)(ii)
Extortion (with non restricted firearm)	346(1.1)(a.1)
Extortion (no firearm or other aggravating facts)	346(1.1)(b)	None
Criminal interest rate	347(1)	None
Break and Enter into a Dwelling House	348(1)(d)	None
Break and enter of a non dwelling-house	348(1)(e)	None
Unlawfully in a dwelling-house	349(1)	None
Possession of break-in instruments	351(1)	None
Disguise with intent	351(2)	None
Possession of instruments to break into coin machines	352	None
Sale of automobile master key	353(1)	None
Failure to record sale of automobile master key	353(4)
Tampering with vehicle identification number	353.1	None
Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 or testamentary instrument	354 and 355(a)
Possession of stolen goods under $5,000 and not of test. instr.	354 and 355(b)
Trafficking in stolen property over $5,000	355.2, 355.5	None
Trafficking in stolen property no more than $5,000	355.2, 355.5	None
Poss'n for the purpose of trafficking in stolen property over $5,000	355.4, 355.5	None
Poss'n for the purpose of trafficking in stolen property no more than $5,000	355.4, 355.5	None
Theft from mail	356(1) and (3)	None
Bring into Canada property obtained by crime	357	None
False pretence over $5,000 or involving a testamentary instrument	362(1)(a) and (2)(a)	None
False pretence not over $5,000 and not involving a testamentary instrument	362(1)(a) and (2)(b)	None
Obtain credit by false pretence	362(1)(b) and (3)
Obtain benefit by false pretence re re-embursement	362(1)(c) and (3)
Obtain benefit by false pretence by third party	362(1)(d) and (3)
Obtaining execution of valuable security by fraud	363	None
Fraud in obtaining food, beverage or lodging	364(1)	None
Forgery	366 and 367	None
Utter forged document	368(1)	None
Possess, use, traffic, etc in forgery instruments	368.1	None
Offence involving exchequer bill paper, public seal	369	None
False message	372(1) and (4)	None
Indecent phone call	372(2) and (4)	None
Harassing telephone call	372(3) and (4)	None
Drawing document without authority	374	None
Obtaining instrument based on forged document	375	None
Counterfeiting stamp	376(1)	None
Counterfeiting mark	376(2)	None
Damaging documents	377(1)	None
Offences in relation to registers	378	None

Fraudulent Transactions (Part X)

[Pt. X – Fraudulent Transactions Relating to Contracts and Trade (ss. 379 to 427)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Fraud Over $5,000	380(1)(a)	2 years jail (over $1 mill., s. 380(1.1))
Fraud involving a testamentary instrument	380(1)(a)	None
Fraud under $5,000 and not involving a testamentary instrument	380(1)(b)	None
Fraud affecting public markets of stocks, etc.	380(2)	None
Breach of s. 380.2 fraud prohibition order	380.2	None
Using mails to defraud	381	None
Fraudulent manipulation of stock exchange deals	382	None
Prohibited insider trading	382.1(1)	None
Passing on insider information	382.1(2)	None
Gaming in stock or merchandise	383(1)	None
Broker reducing stock by selling for own account	384	None
Fraudulent concealment of title documents	385(1)	None
Fraudulent registration of title	386	None
Fraudulent sale of real property	387	None
Misleading receipt	388	None
Fraudulent disposal of goods on which $ advanced	389(1)	None
Fraudulent receipts under Bank Act	390	None
Trade secret	391(1) and (3)
Trade secret – prior knowledge	391(2) and (3)
Disposal of property to defraud creditors	392	None
Fraud in relation to fares	393(1)	None
Offering advantage to avoid paying fare	393(2)	None
Fraudulently obtaining transportation	393(3)	None
Fraud in relation to valuable minerals by holder of lease or licence	394(1) and (4)	None
Sale of valuable mineral save by lawful authority	394(2) and (4)	None
Purchase of valuable mineral save from owner	394(3) and (4)	None
Possession of stolen or fraudulently obtained valuable minerals	394.1(3)	None
Offences in relation to mines	396(1)	None
Falsification of books and documents	397(1)	None
Participation in falsification of books and docs	397(2)	None
Falsifying employment record	398	None
False return by public officer	399	None
False prospectus	400(1)	None
Obtaining carriage by false billing	401(1)	None
Identity theft	402.2(1) and (5)	None
Trafficking in identity information	402.2(2) and (5)	None
Personation with intent / Identity fraud	403(3)	None
Acknowledging instrument in false name	405	None
Forging a trade mark to deceive or defraud	407 and 412(1)	None
Passing off wares or trademarks to deceive or defraud	408 and 412(1)	None
Possession of instruments for forging trade marks	409 and 412(1)	None
Other offences in relation to trade marks	410 and 412(1)	None
Used goods sold without disclosure	411 and 412(1)	None
Offences respecting wrecks	415	None
Applying or removing marks without authority	417(1)	None
Receiving or possessing public stores bearing mark	417(2)	None
Sale of defective stores to Her Majesty	418(1)	None
Participation in fraud re sale of defective stores	418(2)	None
Unlawful use of military uniforms or certificates	419	None
Offences re military stores	420(1)	None
Criminal breach of contract	422(1)	None
Intimidation	423(1)	None
Intimidation of a justice system participant	423.1	None
Intimidation impeding health services	423.2	None
Threat against an internationally protected person	424	None
Threat against U.N. or associated personnel	424.1	None
Offences by employers re union activity	425	None
Threats and retaliation vs employees re union work	425.1(2)	None
Secret commission	426(1) and (3)	None
Secret commission – privy	426(2) and (3)	None

Offences Relating to Certain Types of Property (Part XI)

[Pt. XI – Wilful and Forbidden Acts in Respect of Certain Property (ss. 428 to 447.1)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Mischief causing actual danger to life	430(2)	None
Mischief over $5000 or involving testament	430(3)	None
Mischief under $5,000 and not involving testament	430(4)	None
Mischief to religious building etc	430(4.1)	None
Mischief relating to war memorials	430(4.11)	$1,000/14 days/30 days
Mischief to cultural property	430(4.2)	None
Mischief to data	430(1.1) and (5)	None
Mischief in special circumstances re danger to life, or to data or property	430(5.1)	None
Attack on premises, residence or transport of internationally protected person	431	None
Attack on premises, residence or transport of U.N. or associated personnel	431.1	None
Explosives offence re public or government facility	431.2(2)	None
Unauthorized recording of a movie (not for profit)	432(1)	None
Unauthorized recording of a movie (for profit)	432(2)	None
Arson (disregard for human life)	433	None
Arson — damage to property	434	None
Arson causing damage to own property	434.1	None
Arson for fraudulent purpose	435(1)	None
Arson by negligence	436(1)	None
Possession of incendiary material	436.1	None
False alarm of fire	437	None
Interference with saving of wrecked vessel	438(1)	None
Wilful interference with attempts to save wreck	438(2)	None
Interference with marine signal	439(1)	None
Interference with signal, buoy or sea-mark used for the purpose of navigation	439(2)	None
Remove natural bar without permission	440	None
Occupant injuring building	441	None
Interfere with boundary line	442	None
Interfere with international boundary line	443(1)	None
Injuring or endangering other animals	445(2)	None
Killing or injuring law enforcement animals	445.01(2)	6 months (I)
Cruelty to animals	445.1(2)	None
Unlicenced ownership re captive whales	445.2(2) and (5)	None
Unlicenced business re captive whales	445.2(4) and (5)	None
Causing damage or injury to animals	446(2)	None
Arena for animal fighting	447(2)	None
Breach of prohibition order re possession of animals	447.1(2)

Currency Offences (Part XII)

[Pt. XII – Offences Relating to Currency (ss. 448 to 462)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Make counterfeit money	449	None
Possession of counterfeit money	450	None
Having clippings for gold without justification	451	None
Use of counterfeit money	452	None
Utter counterfeit coin	453	None
Possession of slugs and tokens	454	None
Clip or utter coin	455	None
Deface current coin	456	None
Creating likeness of bank-notes	457(3)	None
Possession of materials for counterfeiting	458	None
Conveying instruments for counterfeiting from mint	459	None
Advertising and dealing in counterfeit money, etc	460(1)	None

Proceeds of Crime (Part XII.2)

[Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Laundering proceeds of crime	462.31(2)	None
Breach of proceeds of crime restraint order	462.33(11)

Attempts, Conspiracy and Accessories (Part XIII)

[Pt. XIII – Attempts – Conspiracies – Accessories (ss. 463 to 467.2)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by life imprisonment	463(a)	None
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by 14 years	463(b)	varies
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by 10 years	463(b)	varies
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by 5 years	463(b)	varies
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by summary conviction	463(c)
Attempt or accessory to hybrid offence	463(d)
Conspiracy to commit murder	465(1)(a)	None
Conspiracy to prosecute an innocent person for an offence punishable by life or 14 years	465(1)(b)(i)	None
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence punishable by less than 14 years	465(1)(b)(ii)	None
Participation in activities of criminal organization	467.11(1)	None
Recruitment of members under the age of 18 by a criminal organization	467.111(a)
Recruitment of members by a criminal organization	467.111(b)
Commission of offence for criminal organization	467.12(1)
Instructing commission of offence for criminal organization	467.13(1)	None
Recruitment of members by a criminal organization	467.111	None
Recruitment of members under the age of 18 by a criminal organization	467.111	6 months

Special Procedure and Powers (Part XV)

[Pt. XV – Special Procedure and Powers (ss. 483 to 492.2)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Use of seized bodily substances for other than DNA analysis	487.08(3)	None
Breach of limited use order of DNA re 487.08(1.1)	487.08(4)	None
Failure to comply with a preservation demand	487.0197	None
Financial institution that fails to comply with production order	487.0198	None
Failure to comply with a data preservation demand	487.0199	None
Failure to comply with DNA order	487.0552(1)	None
Breach of Order of Restraint for Offence-related Property	490.8	None
Breach of restraint order under 490.9	490.8(9)	None
Breach of SOIRA order	490.031(1)	None
Breach of SOIRA order (false or misleading information)	490.0311(a)	None
Breach of SOIRA Order, failing to notify of identity and address	490.0312	None

Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (Part XVI)

[Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of non-publication order from show cause	517(2)	None

Procedure on Preliminary Inquiry (Part XVIII)

[Pt. XVIII – Procedure on Preliminary Inquiry (ss. 535 to 551)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of non-publication order at preliminary	539(3)	None
Breach of restriction of publication of reports of preliminary inquiry	542(2)	None

Procedure in Jury Trials and General Provisions (Part XX)

[Pt. XX – Procedure in Jury Trials and General Provisions (ss. 574 to 672)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of non-publication order in jury trial	648(2)	None
Disclosure of jury information	649	None

Mental Disorder (Part XX.1)

[Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of limitation re information that prior verdict of NCR	672.37(3)
Order restricting publication re certain offences before Review Board	672.501(11)	None

Procuring Attendance (Part XXII)

[Pt. XXII – Procuring Attendance (ss. 697 to 715.2)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Contempt of court	708

Sentencing (Part XXIII)

[Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of prohibition on use of bodily substance under a probation order	732.11(4)	None
Breach of Probation	733.1	None
Breach of prohibition on use of bodily substance under a conditional sentence order – use of substance	742.31(1) and (4)	None
Breach of prohibition on use of bodily substance under a conditional sentence order – use of results	742.31(1) and (4)	None
Failure to comply with a custodial non-communication order	743.21	None
First or Second Degree Murder (Young Offender)	745.1	5 to 7, 10 years (variable)

Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (Part XXIV)

[Pt. XXIV – Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (ss. 752 to 761)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of long-term supervision order	753.3	None

Summary Convictions (Part XXVII)

[Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)]

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of a prohibition on use or disclosure of bodily substance or results of analysis obtained by a peace bond	810.4(4)	None
Breach of a recognizance (peace bond) order under s. 83.3 or 810 to 810.2	811	None

Drug Offences

• Proving Drug Offences
• Sentencing for Drug Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession - Schedule I (opiates and related), w/o priors	4(3) CDSA
Possession - Schedule I (opiates and related), w/ priors	4(3) CDSA
Possession - Schedule II (cannaboids), w/o priors	4(4) CDSA
Possession - Schedule II (cannaboids), w/ priors	4(4) CDSA
Possession - Schedule III (psychedelics), w/o priors	4(6) CDSA
Possession - Schedule III (psychedelics), w/ priors	4(6) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule III (opiates and related), w/o priors	4(7)(a)(i) or (b)(i) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule III (opiates and related), w/ priors	4(7)(a)(i) or (b)(ii) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule II (cannaboids), w/o priors	4(7)(a)(ii) or (b)(i) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule II (cannaboids), w/ priors	4(7)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule III (psychedelics), w/o priors	4(7)(a)(iii) or (b)(i) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule III (psychedelics), w/ priors	4(7)(a)(iii) or (b)(ii) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule IV (barbiturates), w/o priors	4(7)(a)(iv) or (b)(i) CDSA
Seek or obtain - Schedule IV (barbiturates), w/ priors	4(7)(a)(iv) or (b)(ii) CDSA
Trafficking/PFP of Trafficking in Substance – Sch. I or II	5(3)(a) CDSA
Trafficking/PFP of Trafficking in Substance – Sch. I or II re crim. org. or violence	5(3)(a)(i) CDSA
Trafficking/PFP of Trafficking in Substance – Sch. I or II re youth or prison	5(3)(a)(ii) CDSA
Trafficking in substance – Schedule III or V	5(3)(b) CDSA
Trafficking in substance – Schedule IV	5(3)(c) CDSA
importing and exporting Schedule I (up to 1kg) and II drugs, w/o aggravation	6(3)(a) CDSA
importing and exporting Schedule I (up to 1kg) and II drugs, w/ aggravation	6(3)(a) CDSA
importing and exporting Schedule I (exceeding 1kg) and II drugs	6(3)(a.1) CDSA
importing and exporting Schedule III, V and VI drugs	6(3)(b) CDSA
importing and exporting Schedule IV drugs	6(3)(c) CDSA
Production Schedule I (opiates and related), w/o aggravation	7(2)(a) CDSA
Production Schedule I (opiates and related), w/ aggravation	7(2)(a) and (3) CDSA
Production Schedule II (cannaboids), w/o aggravation	7(2)(a.1) CDSA
Production Schedule II (cannaboids), w/ aggravation	7(2)(a.1) and (3) CDSA
Production Schedule III or V	7(2)(c) CDSA
Production Schedule IV	7(2)(d) CDSA

Youth Criminal Justice Act Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Inducing a Young Person	136 YCJA
Breach of Youth Order	137 YCJA
Breach of Youth Placement Order	139(1) YCJA

Repealed and Unconstitutional Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Indecent Assault	149, 156
Sexual Intercourse with Step-Daughter	158
Gross Indecency
Abortion
Anal Intercourse
Counselling or Aiding Suicide
Procuring and Living on the Avails of Prostitution
Rape

Miscellaneous Offences by Topic

• Miscellaneous Firearms Offences
• Miscellaneous Offences Against Public Order
• Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences
• Miscellaneous Sexual Offences
• Miscellaneous Offences Against the Person
• Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
• Miscellaneous Fraudulent Offences
• Miscellaneous Currency Offences

See also

• Offences by Penalty
• Regulatory and Provincial Offences
• Offences Found to be Unconstitutional
• Repealed Offences
• Sentencing Cases
• Criminal Law Cases

Offences by Penalty

This page was last substantively updated or reviewed April 2022. (Rev. # 79964)

Offences

• List of Straight Indictable Offences
• List of Hybrid Offences
• List of Summary Conviction Offences

See Also

• List of Offences by Category

List of Hybrid Offences=

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Maximum Penalty of 14 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Sexual interference From July 17, 2015	151	1 year jail (I) 90 days (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Invitation to sexual touching From July 17, 2015	152	1 year jail (I) 90 days (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Sexual exploitation From July 17, 2015	153(1.1)	1 year jail (I) 90 days (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Bestiality in presence of child From July 17, 2015	160(3)	1 year incarceration	"two years less a day"		(s.718.3(7))a
Making sexually explicit material available to child	171.1(2)	6 months jail (I) 90 days (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Luring a child From July 17, 2015	172.1(2)	1 year jail (I) 6 months (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Agreement or arrangement — sexual offence against child From July 17, 2015	172.2	1 year (I) 6 months (S)	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Sexual Assault - victim under 16 years From July 17, 2015	271	1 year jail	18 months (I) 6 months (S)		(s. 718.3(7))a
Refusal From December 18, 2018	320.15(2), 320.2	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	"two years less a day"
Dangerous Operation When Accident Causes Bodily Harm From December 18, 2018	320.13(2), 320.2	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	"two years less a day"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm From December 18, 2018	320.16 (2), 320.2	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	"two years less a day"
Operation while impaired and causing bodily harm From December 18, 2018	320.14(2), 320.2	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	"two years less a day"
Possess, use, traffic, etc in forgery instruments	368.1	N/A	summary conviction

Maximum Penalty of 10 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Sabotage From September 19, 2019	52(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Concealing identity during a riot From September 19, 2019	65(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Offences re freezing of property, disclosure or audit relative to terrorism From September 19, 2019	83.12	1 year jail with priors	$100,000 and/or 2 years less a day
Hoax re terrorist activity (bodily harm not death) From September 19, 2019	83.231(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of a weapon for purpose dangerous	88(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized possession of weapon or firearm in vehicle	94(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of prohibited or restricted weapon with ammunition	95(2)	3 or 5 years with prior	1 year
Possession of weapon obtained by crime	96(2)	1 year (I)	"summary conviction"
Assembling automatic firearm	102(2)	1 year (on Indictment)	1 year
Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order	117.01(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Obstruct justice with elements of aggravation From September 19, 2019	139(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Prison Breach From September 19, 2019	144	N/A	summary conviction
Bestiality	160(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Compelling bestiality	160(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of Child Pornography From July 17, 2015	163.1(4)	1 year	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Accessing of Child Pornography From July 17, 2015	163.1(4.1)	1 year	"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Criminal negligence causing bodily harm From September 19, 2019	221	N/A	"summary conviction"
Set trap and actually cause bodily harm From September 19, 2019	247(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Keep trap to cause bodily harm to commit offence From September 19, 2019	247(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Impeding attempt to save life From September 19, 2019	262	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Criminal Harassment	264(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Assault with a Weapon From September 19, 2019	267(a)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Assault Causing Bodily Harm From September 19, 2019	267(b)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Unlawfully cause bodily harm From September 19, 2019	269	N/A	"summary conviction"
Unlawfully cause bodily harm (failure to safeguard ice opening or excavation causing bodily harm)	269, 263(3)(b)	N/A	18 months
Assault of peace officer with a weapon or causing bodily harm From September 19, 2019	270.01	N/A	"summary conviction"		(s. 270.03)
Sexual Assault, victim 16 years old or greater From August 9, 2012	271(a)	N/A	18 months
Unlawful confinement, imprisonment, seizure From September 19, 2019	279(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Profiting from trafficking in persons From September 19, 2019	279.02(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Abduction of person under fourteen (other than parent or guardian) From September 19, 2019	281	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Abduction in contravention of custody order	282(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Abduction (by parent or guardian)	283(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Material benefit from sexual services From September 19, 2019	286.2(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Dangerous operation of a conveyance From December 18, 2018	320.13(1), 320.19(5)	N/A	Two years less a day
Operation While Impaired by Drug or Alcohol From December 18, 2018	320.14(1)(a), 320.19(1)	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	Two years less a day
Operation While Over 80 BAC From December 18, 2018	320.14(1)(b), 320.19(1)	$1,500, $2,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	Two years less a day
Operation While Blood Drug Exceeds Regs re Drugs From December 18, 2018	320.14(1)(c), 320.19(1)	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	Two years less a day
Operation While Blood Drug Exceeds Regs re Drugs From December 18, 2018	320.14(1)(d), 320.19(1)	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	Two years less a day
Refusal From December 18, 2018	320.15(1), 320.19(1), (4)	$2,000 fine, 30 days or 120 days jail	Two years less a day
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Failure to Stop at Accident From December 18, 2018	320.16 (1), 320.19(5)		Two years less a day
flight from peace officer From December 18, 2018	320.17, 320.19(5)	N/A	Two years less a day
Operation While Prohibited From December 18, 2018	320.18, 320.19(5)	N/A	Two years less a day
Motor vehicle theft From September 19, 2019	333.1	6 months (with 2 or more priors)	"two years less a day"
Theft of cattle From September 19, 2019	338(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Destroying documents of title From September 19, 2019	340	N/A	"summary conviction"
Theft, forgery of credit card	342(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Credit card data offence	342(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Instruments for credit card fraud	342.01(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized use of computer	342.1(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Break and enter of a non dwelling-house	348(1)(e)	N/A	summary conviction
Unlawfully in a dwelling-house	349(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of break-in instruments	351(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Disguise with intent From September 19, 2019	351(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Theft from Mail	356(3)	N/A	Summary conviction
Bring into Canada property obtained by crime From September 19, 2019	357	N/A	"summary conviction"
False pretence over $5,000 or involving a testamentary instrument From September 19, 2019	362(2)(a)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Forgery	366, 367	N/A	summary conviction
Utter forged document	368(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Fraudulent manipulation of stock exchange deals From September 19, 2019	382	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Prohibited insider trading From September 19, 2019	382.1(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offences in relation to mines From September 19, 2019	396(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
False prospectus From September 19, 2019	400(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Personation with intent / Identity fraud	403	N/A	summary conviction
Intimidation impeding health services From January 16, 2022	423.2	N/A	"summary conviction"
Threat against U.N. or associated personnel From September 19, 2019	424.1	N/A	"summary conviction"
Mischief over $5000 or involving testament	430(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Mischief to religious building etc From September 19, 2019	430(4.1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Mischief relating to war memorials From September 19, 2019	430(4.11)	$1,000, 14 days jail, 30 days jail	"summary conviction"
Mischief to cultural property	430(4.2)	N/A	summary conviction
Mischief to data	430(5)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Arson for fraudulent purpose From September 19, 2019	435(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Interference with signal, buoy or sea-mark used for the purpose of navigation From September 19, 2019	439(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Laundering proceeds of crime	462.31(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of long-term supervision order From September 19, 2019	753.3	N/A	"summary conviction"
Drug Trafficking (Schedule III)	CDSA 5	18 months	N/A
Importing and exporting drugs, (Schedule III, V, or VI)	CDSA 6(3)(b)	N/A	18 months
Drug production (Schedule III)	CDSA 7(2)(c)	N/A	18 months

Maximum Penalty of 7 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Drug possession (Schedule I)	CDSA 4(3)	N/A	6 months or 1 year with priors
Obtain drugs from practitioner (Schedule I)	CDSA 4(7)	N/A	6 months or 1 year with priors

Maximum Penalty of 5 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Procuring Identity Documents	56.1	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of forged passport From September 19, 2019	57(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Offences respecting military stores From September 19, 2019	62	N/A	summary conviction
Concealment of identity during an unlawful assembly	66(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Unlawful training or drilling of milita From September 19, 2019	70	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of explosive without lawful excuse From September 19, 2019	82(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Hoax re terrorist activity (no bodily harm or death) From September 19, 2019	83.231(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Unsafe Storage or Careless Use of a Firearm - on second or more convictions	86(1), (2)	N/A	summary conviction
Pointing a firearm	87(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Carrying concealed weapon	90(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Unauthorized possession of firearm	91(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon or restricted weapon	91(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of weapon or firearm at unauthorized place	93(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Transfer of firearm without authority	101(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized importing or exporting firearms	104(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offences re lost, destroyed, defaced weapons	105(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Destruction of weapons offences re report	106(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
False statements respecting firearms	107(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Tampering with firearm serial number	108(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraud on government From September 19, 2019	121(3)	N/A
Selling, etc., of tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco From September 19, 2019	121.1	90, 180, or 2 years less a day (with prior conviction(s)	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of trust by public officer From September 19, 2019	122	N/A
Bribing municipal official From September 19, 2019	123(1)	N/A
Influencing municipal official From September 19, 2019	123(2)	N/A
Selling or purchasing office From September 19, 2019	124	N/A
Influencing appointment in office From September 19, 2019	125	N/A
Personation of peace officer	130	N/A	summary conviction
Public mischief	140(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Corruptly taking reward From September 19, 2019	142	N/A	summary conviction
Rescue or permitting escape From September 19, 2019	147	N/A
Aid prisoner of war to escape From September 19, 2019	148	N/A
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Sexual exploitation of persons with disability From September 19, 2019	153.1(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Voyeurism	162(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Distribution of voyeurism material	162(4)	N/A	summary conviction
Distribution of intimate images	162.1(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of Child Pornography August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	163.1(4)	6 months	18 months		(s. 718.3(7))a
Possession of Child Pornography November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	163.1(4)	45 days	18 months		(s. 718.3(7))a
Accessing of Child Pornography August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	163.1(4.1)	6 months	18 months		(s. 718.3(7))a
Accessing of Child Pornography November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	163.1(4.1)	45 days	18 months		(s. 718.3(7))a
Indignity or neglect of dead body From September 19, 2019	182	N/A
Interception of private communication From September 19, 2019	184(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Interception of radio-based telephone communications From September 19, 2019	184.5(1)	N/A
Failure to provide necessaries of life From September 19, 2019	215(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Abandoning child From September 19, 2019	218	N/A	summary conviction
Infanticide From September 19, 2019	237	N/A	summary conviction
Failure to comply with safeguards From September 19, 2019	241.3	N/A	summary conviction
forgery or destruction of documents re assisted dying From September 19, 2019	241.4	N/A	summary conviction
Neglect to obtain assistance and concealing birth From September 19, 2019	242	N/A	summary conviction
Keep trap and cause death in place to commit offence From September 19, 2019	247(1) and 247(5)	N/A	summary conviction
Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm From September 19, 2019	264.1(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Assault	266	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Assaulting a peace officer	270(1) and (2)	N/A	summary conviction		(s. 270.03)
Disarming a peace officer From September 19, 2019	270.1	N/A	"summary conviction"
Removal of child from Canada	273.3(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Withholding or destroying documents in respect of human trafficking - victim 18 years and above From September 19, 2019	279.03(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Obtaining sexual services for consideration From September 19, 2019	286.1(1)	$2,000 or $4,000 (if near persons under 18 years) $1,000 or $2,000	fine not more than "$5,000"/"two years less a day"		(s. 718.3(7))a
Advertising sexual services From September 19, 2019	286.4	N/A	"summary conviction"
Bigamy From September 19, 2019	291(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Procuring feigned marriage From September 19, 2019	292(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Polygamy From September 19, 2019	293(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Forced marriage From September 19, 2019	293.1	N/A	"summary conviction"
Marriage under age of 16 years From September 19, 2019	293.2	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Publishing defamatory libel knowing it to be false From September 19, 2019	300	N/A	"summary conviction"
Extortion by libel From September 19, 2019	302(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Conversion therapy From January 7, 2022	320.102	N/A	summary conviction
Fraud respecting cattle From September 19, 2019	338(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Drift timber fraud From September 19, 2019	339(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Criminal interest rate	347(1)	N/A	"$25,000" and/or 6 months
Criminal interest rate From September 19, 2019	347(1)	N/A	"$25,000" or "two years less a day"
Tampering with vehicle identification number	353.1	Summary conviction	N/A
Trafficking in stolen property no more than $5,000	355.2, 355.5	N/A	Summary conviction
Poss'n for the purpose of trafficking in stolen property no more than $5,000	355.4, 355.5	N/A	Summary conviction
Obtaining execution of valuable security by fraud From September 19, 2019	363	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Damaging documents From September 19, 2019	377(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offences in relation to registers From September 19, 2019	378	N/A	"summary conviction"
Passing on insider information	382.1(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Gaming in stock or merchandise From September 19, 2019	383(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Reducing stock by selling for own account From September 19, 2019	384	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraudulent registration of title From September 19, 2019	386	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraud in relation to valuable minerals by holder of lease or licence From September 19, 2019	394(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Sale of valuable mineral save by lawful authority From September 19, 2019	394(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Purchase of valuable mineral save from owner From September 19, 2019	394(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Possession of stolen or fraudulently obtained valuable minerals From September 19, 2019	394.1(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Falsification of books and documents From September 19, 2019	397(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Participation in falsification of books and docs From September 19, 2019	397(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
False return by public officer From September 19, 2019	399	N/A	"summary conviction"
Identity theft	402.2(1)	N/A	Summary conviction
Trafficking in identity information	402.2(2)	N/A	Summary conviction
Acknowledging instrument in false name From September 19, 2019	405	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offences re military stores	420(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Criminal breach of contract	422(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Intimidation	423(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Threat against an internationally protected person From September 19, 2019	424	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Threats and retaliation vs employees re union work	425.1(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Secret commission From September 19, 2019	426(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Mischief in special circumstances re danger to life, or to data or property	430(5.1)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized recording of a movie (for profit)	432(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Arson by negligence From September 19, 2019	436(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Possession of incendiary material From September 19, 2019	436.1	N/A	"summary conviction"
Interference with saving of wrecked vessel From September 19, 2019	438(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Occupant injuring building From September 19, 2019	441	N/A	"summary conviction"
Interfere with international boundary line From September 19, 2019	443(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Injuring or endangering cattle	444(2)	N/A	$10,000 and/or 18 months
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Injuring or endangering other animals From September 19, 2019	445(2)	N/A	"$10,000" and/or "two years less a day"
Killing or injuring law enforcement animals From September 19, 2019	445.01(2)	6 months (if done in commission of an offence)	"$10,000" and/or "two years less a day"		(s. 445.01(3))
Cruelty to animals From September 19, 2019	445.1(2)	N/A	"$10,000" and/or "two years less a day"
Arena for animal fighting From September 19, 2019	447(2)	N/A	$10,000 and/or "two years less a day"
Having clippings for gold without justification From September 19, 2019	451	N/A	"summary conviction"
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence punishable by less than 14 years	465(1)(b)(ii)	N/A	N/A
Participation in activities of criminal organization From September 19, 2019	467.11(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"		(s. 467.14)
Breach of Order of Restraint for Offence-related Property From September 19, 2019	490.8	N/A		"summary conviction"

Maximum Penalty of 5 Years Less a Day Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Drug possession (Schedule II)	CDSA 4(4)	N/A	6 months or 1 year
Obtain drugs from a practitioner (Schedule II)	CDSA 4(7)	N/A	6 months or 1 year

Maximum Penalty of 4 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of 161 prohibition order From September 19, 2019	161(4)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of s. 162.2 Internet Prohibition Order From September 19, 2019	162.2(4)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of Probation From September 19, 2019	733.1	N/A	"summary conviction"
Breach of a recognizance (peace bond) order under s. 83.3 or 810 to 810.2 From September 19, 2019	811	N/A	"summary conviction"

Maximum Penalty of 3 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Drug possession (Schedule III)	CDSA 4(6)	N/A	6 months or 1 year
Obtain drugs from a practitioner (Schedule III)	CDSA 4(7)	N/A	6 months or 1 year
Obtain drugs from a practitioner (Schedule III) (with Priors)	CDSA 4(7)	N/A	6 months or 1 year
Drug trafficking (Schedule IV)	CDSA 5(3)(c)(i)	N/A	1 year
Importing and exporting drugs, (Schedule IV)	CDSA 6(3)(c)	N/A	1 year
Drug production (Schedule IV)	CDSA 7(2)(d)	N/A	1 year

Maximum Penalty of 2 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
False information respecting passport	57(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Fraudulent use of citizenship certificate From September 19, 2019	58(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Participating in a riot From September 19, 2019	65(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Peace officer’s neglect in riot situation From September 19, 2019	69	N/A	summary conviction
Unsafe Storage or Careless Use of a Firearm - on first conviction	86(1),(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Forcible entry or forcible detainer	72 and 73	N/A	summary conviction
Disobeying a statute where no other set sentence From September 19, 2019	126(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Disobey order of Court	127(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Misconduct by officers executing process From September 19, 2019	128	N/A	summary conviction
Offences relating to public or peace officers	129	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
False affidavits From September 19, 2019	138	N/A	"summary conviction"
Obstruct justice (aggravating elements of 139(2) not being made out)	139(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Compounding indictable offence From September 19, 2019	141(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Escape and being at large without excuse	145(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Failure to attend court or surrender From December 18, 2019	145(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Failure to comply with appearance notice or summons From December 18, 2019	145(3)	N/A	"summary conviction"
failure to comply with undertaking From December 18, 2019	145(4)	N/A	"summary conviction"
failure to comply with release order From December 18, 2019	145(5)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Permitting or assisting escape From September 19, 2019	146	N/A	"summary conviction"
Obscenity	163 and 169	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Immoral theatrical performance	167 and 169	N/A	summary conviction
Mailing obscene matter	168 and 169	N/A	summary conviction
Corrupting children From September 19, 2019	172(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Indecent act From September 19, 2019	173(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Indecent exposure	173(2)	90 days (I) 30 days (S)	summary conviction
Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman From September 19, 2019	176(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Common nuisance From September 19, 2019	180(1)	N/A
Possession of equipment for wiretapping illegally From September 19, 2019	191(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Disclosure of information from wiretap From September 19, 2019	193(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Disclosure of information from wiretap From September 19, 2019	193.1(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Keeping gaming or betting house From September 19, 2019	201(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of gambling rules and regulations	204(10)	N/A	Summary conviction
Lotteries Offences respecting lotteries From September 19, 2019	206(1)	N/A
Offences involving management of permitted lottery scheme	207(3)(a)	N/A	summary conviction
Offences involving management of permitted lottery scheme (on ship)	207.1(3)(a)	N/A	summary conviction
Cheating at play From September 19, 2019	209	N/A
Concealing body of child From September 19, 2019	243	N/A	summary conviction
Utter threats to destroy property or animals	264.1(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Pretending to solemnize marriage From September 19, 2019	294	N/A	"summary conviction"
Solemnizing marriage contrary to law From September 19, 2019	295	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Publishing defamatory libel (not aggravating under s. 300) From September 19, 2019	301	N/A	"summary conviction"
Public incitement of hatred	319(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Wilful promotion of hatred	319(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Promoting or advertising conversion therapy From January 7, 2022	320.103	N/A	summary conviction
Material benefit from conversion therapy From January 7, 2022	320.104	N/A	summary conviction
Possession, etc., of device to obtain use of telecommunication facility or telecommunication service From ??	327(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Theft under $5,000 or not of testamentary instrument	334(b)	N/A	summary conviction
Fraudulent concealment From September 19, 2019	341	N/A	"summary conviction"
Possession of device to obtain computer service	342.2(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of instruments to break into coin machines From September 19, 2019	352	N/A	"summary conviction"
Sale of automobile master key From September 19, 2019	353(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Possession of stolen goods under $5,000 and not of testamentary instrument	355(b)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
False pretence not over $5,000 and not involving a testamentary instrument	362(2)(b)	N/A	summary conviction
False message From March 9, 2015	372(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Indecent phone call	372(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Harassing telephone call	372(3)	N/A	summary conviction
Fraud under $5,000 and not involving a testamentary instrument	380(1)(b)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of s. 380.2 fraud prohibition order	380.2	N/A	summary conviction
Using mails to defraud From September 19, 2019	381	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraudulent concealment of title documents From September 19, 2019	385(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraudulent sale of real property From September 19, 2019	387	N/A	"summary conviction"
Misleading receipt From September 19, 2019	388	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Fraudulent disposal of goods on which $ advanced From September 19, 2019	389(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraudulent receipts under Bank Act From September 19, 2019	390	N/A	"summary conviction"
Disposal of property to defraud creditors From September 19, 2019	392	N/A	"summary conviction"
Fraud in relation to fares From September 19, 2019	393(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Offering advantage to avoid paying fare From September 19, 2019	393(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Forging a trade mark to deceive or defraud	407 and 412(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Passing off wares or trademarks to deceive or defraud	408 and 412(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Possession of instruments for forging trade marks	409 and 412(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Other offences in relation to trade marks	410 and 412(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Used goods sold without disclosure	411 and 412(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Offences respecting wrecks	415	N/A	summary conviction
Applying or removing marks without authority From September 19, 2019	417(1)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Receiving or possessing public stores bearing mark	417(2)	N/A	summary conviction
Mischief under $5000 and not involving testament	430(4)	N/A	summary conviction
Unauthorized recording of a movie (not for profit)	432(1)	N/A	summary conviction
False alarm of fire	437	N/A	summary conviction
Remove natural bar without permission From September 19, 2019	440	N/A	"summary conviction"
Causing damage or injury to animals From September 19, 2019	446(2)	N/A	"summary conviction"
Utter counterfeit coin From September 19, 2019	453	N/A	"summary conviction"
Failure to comply with DNA order	487.0552(1)	N/A	summary conviction
Offence	Section	Minimums	Summary Election Maximum	CSO Eligible (On Indictment)	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Breach of limited use order of DNA re 487.08(1.1)	487.08(4)	N/A	summary conviction
Breach of SOIRA order From September 19, 2019	490.031(1)	N/A	$10,000 and/or "two years less a day"
Breach of SOIRA order (false or misleading information) From September 19, 2019	490.0311(a)	N/A	$10,000 and/or "two years less a day"
Failure to comply with a custodial non-communication order From September 19, 2019	743.21	N/A	"summary conviction"

Previous Offences

• List of Hybrid Offences (Previous)

References

• Note *: See s. 787 re summary conviction fines
• Note a: : From July 16, 2015 (Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act, 2015, c. 23 (C-26)), s. 718.3(7) requires sentences for sexual offence committed against children must be served consecutive to sex offences against other children

See Also

• Offences by Penalty
• List of Summary Conviction Offences
• List of Straight Indictable Offences
• List of Offences by Category

List of Hybrid Offences (Previous)

Hybrid Offences

Maximum Penalty of 10 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Maximum Fine	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Offences re freezing of property, disclosure or audit relative to terrorism Until September 19, 2019	83.12	1 year jail with priors	$100,000 and/or 1 year	No
Hoax re terrorist activity (bodily harm not death) Until September 19, 2019	83.231(3)	None	18 months	No
Possession of prohibited or restricted weapon with ammunition Until September 19, 2019	95(2)	??	?	No
Sexual interference November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	151	45 days	18 months	No
Invitation to sexual touching August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	152	1 year jail (I) 90 days (S)	18 months	No
Invitation to sexual touching November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	152	45 days jail	18 months	No
Sexual exploitation August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	153(1.1)	1 year (I) 90 days (S)	18 months	No
Sexual exploitation November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	153(1.1)	45 days	18 months	No
Sexual interference August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	151	1 year (I) 90 days (S)	18 months	No
Anal intercourse (unconstitutional) [Repealed]	159(1)	None	summary conviction	No
Bestiality in presence of child 1985 to August 9, 2012	160(3)	None	Summary conviction	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Bestiality in presence of child August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	160(3)	1 year	2 years less a day	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Making Child Pornography August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	163.1(2)	1 year	two years less a day	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Making Child Pornography November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	163.1(2)	1 year	18 months	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Distribution of Child Pornography August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	163.1(3)	12 months	two years less a day	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Distribution of Child Pornography November 1, 2005 to August 9, 2012	163.1(3)	1 year	18 months	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Luring a child August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	172.1(2)	1 year	18 months	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Luring a child June 22, 2007 to August 9, 2012	172.1(2)	None	18 months	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Agreement or arrangement — sexual offence against child August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	172.2	1 year	18 months	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Assault with a Weapon Until September 19, 2019	267(a)	None	18 months	No
Assault Causing Bodily Harm Until September 19, 2019	267(b)	None	18 months	No
Unlawfully cause bodily harm Until September 19, 2019	269	None	18 months	No
Assault of peace officer with a weapon or causing bodily harm Until September 19, 2019	270.01	None	18 months	Yes (s. 270.03)
Sexual Assault, victim under 16 years August 9, 2012 to July 17, 2015	271(a)	1 year	18 months	No
Sexual Assault 1994 to August 9, 2012	271(1)(a)	None	18 months	No
Unlawful confinement, imprisonment, seizure Until September 19, 2019	279(2)	None	18 months	No
Motor vehicle theft Until September 19, 2019	333.1	6 months (with 2 or more priors)	18 months	No
Mischief to religious building etc Until September 19, 2019	430(4.1)	None	18 months	No
Mischief relating to war memorials Until September 19, 2019	430(4.11)	$1,000, 14 days jail, 30 days jail	18 months	No

Maximum Penalty of 5 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Maximum Fine	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Sexual exploitation of persons with disability Until September 19, 2019	153.1(1)	None	18 months	No
Failure to provide necessaries of life Until September 19, 2019	215(3)	None	18 months	No
Abandoning child Until September 19, 2019	218	None	18 months	No
Failure to comply with safeguards Until September 19, 2019	241.3	None	18 months	No
forgery or destruction of documents re assisted dying Until September 19, 2019	241.4	None	18 months	No
Dangerous operation of motor vehicle Until December 18, 2018	249(2)	None	summary conviction	No
Flight from a Peace Officer - no bodily harm or death Until December 18, 2018	249.1(1)	None	summary conviction	No
Dangerous driving (street racing) - no bodily harm or death Until December 18, 2018	249.4(2)	None	summary conviction	No
Failure to stop at scene of accident Until December 18, 2018	252(1.1)	None	summary conviction	No
Impaired operation, over .08 or refusal Until December 18, 2018	253, 254 and 255(1)(a),(b)	$1,000, 30 days, or 120 days	18 months	No
Operate motor vehicle while disqualified Until December 18, 2018	259(4)	None	summary conviction	No
Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm Until September 19, 2019	264.1(2)	None	18 months	No
Disarming a peace officer Until September 19, 2019	270.1	None	18 months	No
Abduction of person under 16 Until September 19, 2019	280(1)	None	"summary conviction"	No
Obtaining sexual services for consideration Until September 19, 2019	286.1(1)	$2,000 or $4,000 (if near persons under 18 years) $1,000 or $2,000	"18 months"	Yes (s. 718.3(7))a
Advertising sexual services Until September 19, 2019	286.4	None	18 months	No
Criminal interest rate Until September 19, 2019	347(1)	None	"$25,000" or 6 months jail	No
Injuring or endangering other animals Until September 19, 2019	445(2)	None	$10,000 and/or 18 months	No
Killing or injuring law enforcement animals Until September 19, 2019	445.01(2)	6 months (if done in commission of an offence)	$10,000 and/or 18 months	Yes (s. 445.01(3))
Cruelty to animals Until September 19, 2019	445.1(2)	None	$10,000 and/or 18 months	No
Keeping cockpit Until September 19, 2019	447(2)	None	$10,000 and/or 18 months	No
Advertising and dealing in counterfeit money Until September 19, 2019	460(1)	None	"summary conviction"	No

Maximum Penalty of 4 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Maximum Fine	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Breach of 161 prohibition order Until September 19, 2019	161(4)	None	18 months	No
Breach of s. 162.2 Internet Prohibition Order Until September 19, 2019	162.2(4)	None	18 months	No
Breach of Probation Until September 19, 2019	733.1	None	18 months and/or $5,000	No
Breach of a recognizance (peace bond) order under s. 83.3 or 810 to 810.2 Until September 19, 2019	811	None	18 months	No

Maximum Penalty of 2 Years Imprisonment by Indictment

Offence	Section	Maximum Fine	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Causing damage or injury to animals Until September 19, 2019	446(2)	None	$5,000/6 Months	No
Failure to comply with a custodial non-communication order Until September 19, 2019	743.21	None	18 months	No
Breach of SOIRA order Until September 19, 2019	490.031(1)	None	$10,000 and/or 6 months	No
Breach of SOIRA order (false or misleading information) Until September 19, 2019	490.0311(a)	None	$10,000 and/or 6 months	No

Other

Offence	Section	Maximum Fine	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Importing or exporting instruments or literature for illicit drug use (first offence)	462.2(a)	"one hundred thousand dollars"	None	No
Importing or exporting instruments or literature for illicit drug use (second or subsequent offence)	462.2(b)	"three hundred thousand dollars"	None	No -->

List of Straight Indictable Offences

This page was last substantively updated or reviewed January 2021. (Rev. # 79964)

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Minimum Punishment is Imprisonment for Life

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
High Treason	46(1), 47(1) and 745	25 years without parole
Treason (overthrow gov't)	47 (2)(a), (c), or (d) and 745	N/A
Treason (espionage while at war)	47 (2)(b) or (e) and 745	N/A
First Degree Murder	235 and 745	25 years without parole		Varies
Second Degree Murder (with prior conviction for murder, war crimes or crimes against humanity)	235 and 745	25 years without parole
Second Degree Murder	235 and 745	10 years without parole		Varies

Maximum Punishment of Imprisonment for Life

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Interfering with reading of riot proclamation or refusing to cease participation in riot	68	N/A
Piracy by law of nations	74	N/A
Hijacking	76	N/A
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport	77	N/A
Seizing control of ship or fixed platform	78.1(1)	N/A
Violent act on board a shop or platform	78.1(2)	N/A
False information re safe navigation	78.1(3)	N/A
Threats to commit offences at 78.1(2)	78.1(4)	N/A
Breach of duty of care re explosives endangering life	80(a)	N/A
Intending to cause explosion or use corrosive substance with intent to cause death or serious harm	81(1)(a), (b) and 81(2)(a)	N/A
Possession, etc., of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.3	N/A
Use or alteration of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.4	N/A
Commission of indictable offence to obtain nuclear material, etc.	82.5	N/A
Committing an Offence for a Terrorist Group	83.2	N/A	(see 742.1(d))	(see 83.26)
Instructing activity for terrorist group	83.21(1)	N/A	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Instructing terrorist activity	83.22(1)	N/A	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Hoax re terrorist activity (causing death)	83.231(4)	N/A	(see 742.1(d))
Break and enter to steal firearm	98(4)	N/A
Robbery to steal firearm	98.1	N/A
Causing death by criminal negligence (involving the use of a firearm)	220(a)	4 years imprisonment	(see 742.1(b))
Negligence causing death (no firearm)	220(b)	N/A
Manslaughter (involving use of a firearm)	236(a)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Manslaughter (not involving use of a firearm)	236(b)	N/A
Killing unborn child in act of birth	238	N/A
Attempted Murder (with restricted or prohibited firearm)	239(1)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior	(see 742.1(c)(i))
Attempt to commit murder (use of a firearm which is not a restricted or prohibited firearm)	239(1)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(c)(i))
Attempt to commit murder (no use of a firearm)	239(1)(b)	N/A	(see 742.1(c)(i))
Accessory after fact to murder	240	N/A
Overcoming resistance to commission of offence	246	N/A
Interfere with transportation likely to cause death	248	N/A
Manslaughter (Failure to safeguard ice opening or excavation resulting in death)	236, 263(3)(a)	N/A
Sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, victim under 16 From July 17, 2015	272(2)(a.2)	5 years jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Aggravated sexual assault victim under 16 years From November 6, 2012	273(2)(a.2)	5 years jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Aggravated sexual assault with restricted firearm or for a criminal organization	273(2)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))
Aggravated sexual assault with a non restricted firearm	273(2)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Aggravated sexual assault without a firearm	273(2)(b)	N/A
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction with restricted firearm etc or for a criminal organization	279(1.1)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction with a non-restricted firearm	279(1.1)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons under the age of 16, hostage taking and abduction From June, 2013	279(1.1)(a.2) From June 23, 2013	5 years	(see 742.1(b))
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction without a firearm	279(1.1)(b)	N/A
Hostage taking with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal organization	279.1(2)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))
Hostage taking with a non-restricted firearm	279.1(2)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Hostage taking (without aggravating elements)	279.1(2)(b)	N/A	(see 742.1(b))
Trafficking in persons (kidnap, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, or death)	279.01(1)(a)	5 years	(see 742.1(b))
Trafficking in persons under the age of 18 years (kidnap, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, or death)	279.011(a)	6 years	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
dangerous operation when accident causes death From December 18, 2018	320.13(3), 320.21	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail
Operation While Impaired or Blood Concentration Over and Causing Death From December 18, 2018	320.14(3), 320.21	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail
Refusal When Accident Resulting in Death From December 18, 2018	320.15(3), 320.21	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail