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On July 17, 2015, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act (Bill C-26) came into force resulting in an increase of the minimum and maximum penalties. The minimum for victims between 16 and 18 years of age was increased from 6 months to 1 year. The maximum for all forms of the offence were increased from 10 years (victims under 16) and 5 years (victims between 16 and 18) to 14 years.
On July 17, 2015, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act (Bill C-26) came into force resulting in an increase of the minimum and maximum penalties. The minimum for victims between 16 and 18 years of age was increased from 6 months to 1 year. The maximum for all forms of the offence were increased from 10 years (victims under 16) and 5 years (victims between 16 and 18) to 14 years.


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'''Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity'''<Br>
; Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of<u> 18 </u>years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable <u>to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year.</u>
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of<u> 18 </u>years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable <u>to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year.</u>


R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54; 2012, c. 1, s. 19; 2015, c. 23, s. 8.
R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. C-46}}, s. 170; R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.)}}, s. 5; {{LegHistory00s|2005, c. 32}}, s. 9.1; {{LegHistory00s|2008, c. 6}}, s. 54; {{LegHistory10s|2012, c. 1}}, s. 19; {{LegHistory10s|2015, c. 23}}, s. 8.
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===2012 to 2015===
===2012 to 2015===
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On August 9, 2012, s. 170 was amended to read as follows:
'''Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity'''<Br>
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; Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable
:(a) to imprisonment for a term <u>of not more than 10</u> years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of <u>one year</u> if the person procured is under the age of 16 years; or
:(a) to imprisonment for a term <u>of not more than 10</u> years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of <u>one year</u> if the person procured is under the age of 16 years; or
:(b) to imprisonment for a term <u>of not more than five</u> years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of <u>six months</u> if the person procured is 16 years of age or more but under the age of<u> 18 </u>years.
:(b) to imprisonment for a term <u>of not more than five</u> years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of <u>six months</u> if the person procured is 16 years of age or more but under the age of<u> 18 </u>years.


R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54; 2012, c. 1, s. 19.
R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. C-46}}, s. 170; R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.)}}, s. 5; {{LegHistory00s|2005, c. 32}}, s. 9.1; {{LegHistory00s|2008, c. 6}}, s. 54; {{LegHistory10s|2012, c. 1}}, s. 19.
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===2008 to 2012===
===2008 to 2012===
{{quotation|
On February 28, 2008, s. 170 was amended to read:
'''Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity'''<Br>
{{quotation1|
; Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable
:(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of<u> 16 </u>years; or
:(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of<u> 16 </u>years; or
:(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is<u> 16 </u>years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
:(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is<u> 16 </u>years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.


R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54.
R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. C-46}}, s. 170; R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.)}}, s. 5; {{LegHistory00s|2005, c. 32}}, s. 9.1; {{LegHistory00s|2008, c. 6}}, s. 54.
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===2005 to 2008===
===2005 to 2008===
{{quotation|
On November 1, 2005, s. 170 was amended to read:
'''Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity'''<br>
{{quotation1|
; Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures<u> the </u>person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable<u>
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures<u> the </u>person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable<u>
:(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of fourteen years; or
:(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of fourteen years; or
:(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
:(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
</u>
</u>
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1.
R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. C-46}}, s. 170; R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.)}}, s. 5; {{LegHistory00s|2005, c. 32}}, s. 9.1.
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===1985 to 2005===
===1985 to 2005===
{{quotation|
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'''Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity'''<Br>
; Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures that person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, if the person procured for that purpose is under the age of fourteen years, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years if the person so procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures that person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, if the person procured for that purpose is under the age of fourteen years, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years if the person so procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
<Br>
<br>
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5.
R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. C-46}}, s. 170; R.S., {{LegHistory80s|1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.)}}, s. 5.
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Revision as of 15:15, 8 May 2020

History

See also: List of Criminal Code Amendments and Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity (Offence)

2015 to present

On July 17, 2015, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act (Bill C-26) came into force resulting in an increase of the minimum and maximum penalties. The minimum for victims between 16 and 18 years of age was increased from 6 months to 1 year. The maximum for all forms of the offence were increased from 10 years (victims under 16) and 5 years (victims between 16 and 18) to 14 years.

Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity

170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of 18 years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year.

R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54; 2012, c. 1, s. 19; 2015, c. 23, s. 8.

CCC

Changes from 2015 are underlined.

2012 to 2015

On August 9, 2012, s. 170 was amended to read as follows:

Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity

170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable

(a) to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year if the person procured is under the age of 16 years; or
(b) to imprisonment for a term of not more than five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is 16 years of age or more but under the age of 18 years.

R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54; 2012, c. 1, s. 19.

CCC

Changes from 2012 are underlined.

2008 to 2012

On February 28, 2008, s. 170 was amended to read:

Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity

170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable

(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of 16 years; or
(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is 16 years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.

R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1; 2008, c. 6, s. 54.

CCC

Changes from 2008 are underlined.

2005 to 2008

On November 1, 2005, s. 170 was amended to read:

Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity

170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures the person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable

(a) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of six months if the person procured is under the age of fourteen years; or
(b) to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days if the person procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.

R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5; 2005, c. 32, s. 9.1.

CCC

Changes from 2005 are underlined.

1985 to 2005

Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity

170. Every parent or guardian of a person under the age of eighteen years who procures that person for the purpose of engaging in any sexual activity prohibited by this Act with a person other than the parent or guardian is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, if the person procured for that purpose is under the age of fourteen years, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years if the person so procured is fourteen years of age or more but under the age of eighteen years.
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 170; R.S., 1985, c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 5.

CCC