Criminal Code and Related Definitions
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Introduction
All definitions set out here apply to all uses of the word within the Criminal Code except where indicated otherwise.
- Descriptive cross-references
3. Where, in any provision of this Act, a reference to another provision of this Act or a provision of any other Act is followed by words in parenthesis that are or purport to be descriptive of the subject-matter of the provision referred to, the words in parenthesis form no part of the provision in which they occur but shall be deemed to have been inserted for convenience of reference only.
1976-77, c. 53, s. 2.
Criminal Code Terms
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ||||
| "abandon" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | Abandoning Child (s. 218) | |
| "accused" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "accused" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "accused" | s. 716 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "Act" | s. 2 | "this Act" | many instances, Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "adult" | s. 487.04 | "this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | Only used in s. 487.07(4). See Execution of Blood Sample Warrants | |
| "advertisement of sexual services" | s. 164(8) | "this section" | Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| "agent" | s. 426(4) | "this section" | Secret Commissions (Offence) | |
| "Agreement" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection apply in this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)" | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts See s. 7(2.3), 7(2.31), 7(2.34) | |
| "Agreement" | s. 579.001(5) | "this section" | Stay of Proceedings by Crown | |
| "alternative measures" | s. 716 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] | Alternative Measures | |
| "ammunition" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "ammunition" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" | Definition of Prohibited Device and Ammunition | |
| "analyst" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "analyst" | s. 729(2) | "this section" | Proof of Bodily Substance in Condition Breach Prosecution | |
| "analyst" | s. 811.1(1) | "this section" | Peace Bonds | |
| "antique firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "antique firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "appeal court" | s. 812 | "section 813 to 828" | Criminal Courts | |
| "appeal court" | s. 829 | "sections 830 to 838" | Criminal Courts | |
| "appearance notice" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "application for federal employment" | s. 672.37(1) | "this section" | Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Disorder | |
| "approved container" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "approved drug screening equipment" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "approved instrument" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "approved screening device" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "Attorney General" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Crown, Prosecutor and Attorney General | |
| "Attorney General" | s. 507.1(10) | "this section" | Private Prosecutions | |
| "Attorney General" | s. 773(5) | "this section and in section 771" | Estreatment of Recognizance | |
| "assessment" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "associated personnel" | s. 2 | "this Act" | s. 6, 424.1, 431.1. See also Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "association" | s. 204 | "this section" | Exemptions for Gaming Offences | |
| "audioconference" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Remote Attendance in Court | |
| "authorization" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "authorization" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "authorization" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] | Wiretaps | |
| "automatic firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "automatic firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "automobile master key" | s. 353(5) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| B | ||||
| "bank-note" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "bestiality" | s. 160(7) | "this section" | Bestiality (Offence) | |
| "bet" | s. 197(1) | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "bodily harm" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Bodily Harm | |
| "break" | s. 98(2) | "this section" | Break and Enter (Offence) | |
| "break" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Break and Enter (Offence) | |
| "brother" | s. 155 | "this section" | Incest (Offence) | |
| C | ||||
| "Canadian" | s. 83.01(1) | "this Part" [Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "Canadian crew member" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)" | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| “Canadian Forces” | s. 2 | "this Act" | s.5, 46, 50, 53, 54, 62, 78, 117.07, 117.08, 191, 193.1, 269.1, 366, 419 to 421, 445.01, and 672.37 | |
| "cartridge magazine" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "cartridge magazine" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "cattle" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Animal Cruelty (Offence) | |
| "certificate of citizenship" | s. 58(2) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Public Order | |
| "certificate of naturalization" | s. 58(2) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Public Order | |
| "cetacean" | s. 445.2(1) | "this section" | Animal Cruelty (Offence) | |
| "chairperson" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "change" | s. 732.1(1) | "this section and section 732.2" | Variation of Probation Orders | |
| "cheque" | s. 362(5) | "this section" | Obtaining Property by False Pretences (Offence) | |
| "chief firearms officer" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Miscellaneous Firearms Offences Firearms Prohibition Orders Persons Exempted from Firearm Offences | |
| "Chief Justice" | s. 188(4) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "child" | s. 172 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Sexual Offences | |
| "child pornography" | s. 163.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Child Pornography | |
| "clerk of the appeal court" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Trial Process | |
| "clerk of the court" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "clerk of the court" | s. 762(2) | "this Part" [Pt. XXV – Effect and Enforcement of Recognizances (ss. 762 to 773)] | Estreatment of Recognizance | |
| "coastal waters of Canada" | s. 339(6) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "Commissioner of Firearms" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Persons Exempted from Firearm Offences | |
| "committing an offence" | s. 467.1(3) | "this section and in sections 467.11 to 467.13" | Participating in a Criminal Organization (Offence) | |
| "common betting house" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "common gaming house" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "common-law partner" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "communicating" | s. 319(7) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "company" | s. 400 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Fraudulent Offences | |
| "competent authority" | s. 25.1 | "this section and sections 25.2 to 25.4" | Authorizations to Commit Illegal Acts | |
| "competent authority" | s. 113(5) | "this section" | Weapons Prohibition Orders | |
| "complainant" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Role of the Victim and Third Parties | |
| "computer data" | s. 102.1(4) | "this section" | Miscellaneous_Firearms_Offences#3D_Printer_Firearm_Templates | |
| "computer data" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "computer data" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "computer data" | s. 430(8) | "this section" | Mischief to Data (Offence) | |
| "computer data" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" [relating to preservation and production of records] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "computer password" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "computer program" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "computer service" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "computer system" | s. 102.1(4) | "this section" | Miscellaneous_Firearms_Offences#3D_Printer_Firearm_Templates | |
| "computer system" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "computer system" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "conveyance" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "costs" | s. 809(5) | "this section" | Costs | |
| "counsel" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "counsel" | s. 22(3) | "this Act" | Costs | |
| "count" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "counterfeit money" | s. 448 | "this Part" [Pt. XII – Offences Relating to Currency (ss. 448 to 462)] | Miscellaneous Currency Offences | |
| "counterfeit token of value" | s. 448 | "this Part" [Pt. XII – Offences Relating to Currency (ss. 448 to 462)] | Miscellaneous Currency Offences | |
| "court" | s. 83.222(8) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "court" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "court" | s. 164(8) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices, Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| "court" | s. 320(8) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "court" | s. 601(10) | "this section" | Amendments to Charges | |
| "court" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "court" | s. 715.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XXII.1 – Remediation Agreements (ss. 715.3 to 715.43)] | Remediation Agreements | |
| "court" | s. 716 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] | Amendments to Charges Criminal Courts | |
| "court" | s. 752 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIV – Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (ss. 752 to 761)] | Criminal Courts | |
| "court of appeal" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Criminal Courts | |
| "court of appeal" | s. 673 | "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] | Criminal Courts | |
| "court of appeal" | s. 696.3(1) | "this section" | Criminal Courts | |
| "court of criminal jurisdiction" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices, Criminal Courts | |
| "court of criminal jurisdiction" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Criminal Courts | |
| "credit advanced" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "Credit card" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | s. 342, 342.01, 347.1. See also Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "crew member of a Partner State" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)." | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "crime of a sexual nature" | s. 490.011(1) | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "criminal organization" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Criminal Organizations | |
| "criminal organization" | s. 467.1(1) | "this Act" | Criminal Organizations | |
| "criminal organization offence" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Criminal Organizations | |
| "criminal rate" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "cross-bow" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "cross-bow" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" | Definition of Weapons Weapons Prohibition Orders Careless Use or Storage of a Firearm (Offence) Weapons Trafficking (Offence) | |
| "current" | s. 448 | "this Part" [Pt. XII – Offences Relating to Currency (ss. 448 to 462)] | Miscellaneous Currency Offences Counterfeiting (Offence) | |
| "custodian" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "custodian" | s. 488.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| D | ||||
| "data" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" [relating to preservation and production of records] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "data" | s. 488.01(1) | "this section and in section 488.02" | Protection of Journalist Records and Sources | |
| "data" | s. 492.1(8) | "this section" | Tracking Warrant | |
| "data" | s. 492.2(6) | "this section" | Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder | |
| "data" | s. 841 | "this section and in sections 842 to 847" | Electronic Documents and Records | |
| "database" | s. 490.011(1) | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "day" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Time and Place | |
| "designated justice" | s. 507.1(10) | "this section" | Private Prosecutions | |
| "designated offences" | s. 462.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)] | Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime | |
| "designated offence" | s. 752 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIV – Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (ss. 752 to 761)] | List of Dangerous Offender Designated Offences | |
| "designated offence" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | DNA Orders | |
| "designated offence" | s. 490.011(1) | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "device" | s. 327(4) | "this section" | Telecommunication Offences (Offence) | |
| "device" | s. 342.2(4) | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "disorderly house" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "disposition" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "disposition information" | s. 672.51(1) | "this section" | Review Board Publication Bans | |
| "DNA" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | DNA Orders | |
| "document" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "document" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" [relating to preservation and production of records] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "document" | s. 488.01(1) | "this section and in section 488.02" | Protection of Journalist Records and Sources | |
| "document" | s. 488.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "document of title to goods" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "document of title to lands" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "dual status offender" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Dual Status Offenders and Mental Illness | |
| "duty" | s. 219(2) | "this Section" | Criminal Negligence (Offence) | |
| "dwelling-house" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Dwelling House | |
| E | ||||
| "election document" | s. 377(2) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "electro-convulsive therapy" | s. 672.61(2) | "this section" | Review Board Disposition Hearings | |
| "electro-magnetic, acoustic, mechanical or other device" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] | Wiretaps | |
| "electro-magnetic, acoustic, mechanical or other device" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "electronic document" | s. 841 | "this section and in sections 842 to 847" | Electronic Documents and Records | |
| "enactment" | s. 6(3) | "this section" | Presumption of Innocence Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "environment" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Time and Place | |
| "escape" | s. 149(2) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences | |
| "evaluating officer" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| “every one” | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "evidence" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "exchequer bill" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "exchequer bill paper" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "export" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "expose" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | Abandoning Child (s. 218) | |
| "explosive or other lethal device" | s. 431.2(1) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "explosive substance" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Use or Possession of Explosives (Offence) | |
| "extreme intoxication" | s. 33.1(4) | "this section" | Limitations on Intoxication Defences | |
| F | ||||
| "false document" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Forgery (Offence) | |
| "fine" | s. 716 | "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] | Fines | |
| "fingerprint examiner" | s. 667(5) | "this section" | Proof of Previous Conviction | |
| "firearm" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "firearms officer" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "fixed platform" | s. 78.1(5) | "this section" | Piracy and Offences Against Air and Marine Safety | |
| "flight" | s. 7(8) | "this section" | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "flight element" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)." | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "forensic DNA analysis" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | DNA Orders | |
| "form of marriage" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | Miscellaneous Offences Against the Person | |
| "function" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| G | ||||
| "game" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "gaming equipment" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "genocide" | s. 318(2) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "genocide" | s. 320(8) | "this section" | Hate Propaganda Warrants and Forfeiture Orders | |
| "goods" | s. 379 | "this Part" [Pt. X – Fraudulent Transactions Relating to Contracts and Trade (ss. 379 to 427)] | Miscellaneous Fraudulent Offences | |
| "government" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "government" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | ||
| "guardian" | s. 150 | "this Part" [Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)] | ||
| "guardian" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | ||
| "guardian" | s. 280(2) | "this section and sections 281 to 283" | ||
| H | ||||
| "handgun" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "handgun" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "hate propaganda" | s. 320(8) | "this section" | ||
| "Her Majesty’s Forces" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "high-risk accused" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "highway" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "Holocaust" | s. 319(7) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "hospital" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| I | ||||
| "identifiable group" | s. 318(4) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "identifiable group" | s. 319(7) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "identity information" | 402.1 | "For the purposes of sections 402.2 and 403" | Identity Theft (Offence) | |
| "imitation firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "imitation firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "import" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "indictment" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "indictment" | s. 673 | "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] | ||
| "informant" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Trial Process | |
| "information" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Informations and Indictments | |
| "infrastructure facility" | s. 431.2(1) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "inside information" | s. 382.1 | "this section" | ||
| "insurance charge" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "intercept" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) | Wiretaps | |
| "intercept" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "interest" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "interest" | s. 347.1(1) | "apply in subsection (2)" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "international cruise ship" | s. 207.1(4) | "this section" | ||
| "internationally protected person" | s. 2 | "this Act" | see Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "intimate image" | s. 162.1(2) | "this section" | Distribution of Intimate Images (Offence) | |
| "intimate image" | s. 164(8) | "this section" | Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| "intimidate partner" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| J | ||||
| "journalist" | s. 488.01(1) | "this section and in section 488.02" | Protection of Journalist Records and Sources | |
| "journalistic source" | s. 488.01(1) | "this section and in section 488.02" | Protection of Journalist Records and Sources | |
| "judge" | s. 83.05(11) | "this section" | ||
| "judge" | s. 83.222(8) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "judge" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "judge" | s. 164(8) | "this section" | Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| "judge" | s. 320(8) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 462.3(1) | [Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" [relating to preservation and production of records] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 488.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 490.2(5) | "this section and sections 490.5 and 490.8" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 492.1(8) | "this section" | Tracking Warrant | |
| "judge" | s. 492.2(6) | "this section" | Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder | |
| "judge" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judge" | s. 525(7) | "this section" | ||
| "judge" | s. 552 | "this Part" [Pt. XIX – Indictable Offences – Trial Without a Jury (ss. 552 to 572)] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "judicial proceeding" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | ||
| "justice" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "justice system participant" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Intimidation of a Justice System Participant (Offence) | |
| K | ||||
| "keeper" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| L | ||||
| "law enforcement animal" | s. 445.01(4) | "this section" | ||
| "law enforcement officer" | s. 445.01(4) | "this section" | ||
| "lawyer" | s. 488.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "licence" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "licence" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "licence" | s. 353(5) | "this section" | ||
| "listed entity" | s. 83.01(1) | "this Part" [Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)] | ||
| "long-term supervision" | ||||
| "lottery scheme" | s. 207(4) | "this section" | Exemptions for Lottery Offences | |
| "lottery scheme" | s. 207.1(4) | "this section" | Exemptions for Lottery Offences | |
| "lumber" | s. 339(6) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "lumbering equipment" | s. 339(6) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| M | ||||
| "maims" | s. 268(3) | "this section" | Aggravated Assault (Offence) | |
| "mark" | s. 376(3) | "this section" | ||
| "medical assistance in dying" | s. 227(5) | "this section" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "medical assistance in dying" | s. 241(7) | "this section" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "medical assistance in dying" | s. 241.1 | "this section and in sections 241.2 to 241.4" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "medical practitioner" | s. 227(5) | "this section" | ||
| "medical practitioner" | s. 241(7) | "this section" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "medical practitioner" | s. 241.1 | "this section and in sections 241.2 to 241.4" | ||
| "medical practitioner" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "member of a force" | s. 62(2) | "this section" | ||
| "mental disorder" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Disorder | |
| "military" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "military animal" | s. 445.01(4) | "this section" | ||
| "military forces of a state" | s. 431.2(1) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "military law" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "Minister" | s. 672.68(1) | "this section and in sections 672.69 and 672.7" | ||
| "motor vehicle" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Impaired Driving, Over 80 and Refusal (Offence) | |
| "municipal official" | s. 123(3) | "this section" | ||
| "municipality" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| N | ||||
| "newly-born child" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "newspaper" | s. 297 | "sections 303, 304 and 308" | Defamatory Libel (Offence) | |
| "newspaper" | s. 478(5) | "this section" | ||
| "night" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Time and Place | |
| "non-restricted firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "nuclear facility" | s. 2 | "this Act" | ||
| "nurse practitioner" | s. 227(5) | "this section" | ||
| "nurse practitioner" | s. 241(7) | "this section" | ||
| "nurse practitioner" | s. 241.1 | "this section and in sections 241.2 to 241.4" | ||
| O | ||||
| "offence" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] | List of Designated Wiretap Eligible Offences | |
| "offence" | s. 715.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XXII.1 – Remediation Agreements (ss. 715.3 to 715.43)] | Remediation Agreements | |
| "offence-related property" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Forfeiture of Offence-related Property | |
| "offender" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "offensive weapon" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Weapons | |
| "office" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | ||
| "officer" | s. 488.01(1) | "this section and in section 488.02" | Protection of Journalist Records and Sources | |
| "officer" | s. 488.1(1) | "this section" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "official" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | ||
| "official fee" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "Ontario Act" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "operate" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "optional conditions" | s. 732.1(1) | "this section and section 732.2" | Terms and Conditions of a Conditional Sentence Order | |
| "order" | s. 462.371(1) | "this section" | Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime | |
| "order" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | ||
| "organization" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "organization" | s. 715.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XXII.1 – Remediation Agreements (ss. 715.3 to 715.43)] | Remediation Agreements | |
| "overdraft charge" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "owner" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| P | ||||
| "packaged" | s. 121.1(1) | undefined | Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences | |
| "pardon" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "participant" | s. 715.25(1) | "this section" | Remote Attendance of Counsel or Certain Other Participants Obligation of Accused to be Present During Proceedings | |
| "Partner State" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)." | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "party" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "passport" | s. 57(5) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Public Order | |
| "payday loan" | s. 347.1(1) | "apply in subsection (2)" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "peace officer" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Peace Officers | |
| "peace officer" | s. 7(8) | "this section" | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "penalty" | s. 734.8(1) | "this section" | Fines | |
| “person” | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "personal authentication information" | s. 342(4) | "this section" | Theft and Forgery of a Credit Card (Offence) | |
| "pharmacist" | s. 241(7) | "this section" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "pharmacist" | s. 241.1 | "this section and in sections 241.2 to 241.4" | Assisted Dying Offences (Offence) | |
| "photograph" | s. 491.2(8) | "this section" | Proof of Ownership | |
| "place" | s. 98(2) | "this section" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "place" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations Gambling Offences (Offence) | |
| "place" | s. 244.2(2) | "the purpose of paragraph (1)(a)" | Discharging a Firearm (Offence) | |
| "place" | s. 286.1(5) | "this section" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations Commodification of Sexual Services (Offence) | |
| "place" | s. 348(3) | "this section and section 351" | Break and Enter | |
| "place of public use" | s. 431.2(1) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "placement decision" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "police officer" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) | Wiretaps | |
| "police officer" | s. 462.48(17) | "this section" | Proceeds of Crime Disclosure Order | |
| "prescribed" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "prescribed" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "primary designated offence" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | DNA Orders | |
| "principal" | s. 426(4) | "this section" | ||
| "prison" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Prison Breach (Offence) | |
| "private communication" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) | Wiretaps | |
| "prize fight" | s. 83(2) | "this section" | ||
| "proceedings" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | ||
| "proceeds of crime" | s. 462.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)] | Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime | |
| "prohibited act" | s. 52(2) | "this section" | ||
| "prohibited ammunition" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibited ammunition" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibited device" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibited device" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibited firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Prohibited Firearms | |
| "prohibited firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Prohibited Firearms | |
| "prohibited weapon" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibited weapon" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "prohibition order" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "property" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Possession of Stolen Property (Offence) | |
| "property" | s. 428 | "this Part" [Pt. XI – Wilful and Forbidden Acts in Respect of Certain Property (ss. 428 to 447.1)] | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "prosecutor" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Crown, Prosecutor and Attorney General Role of the Crown | |
| "prosecutor" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Definition of Crown, Prosecutor and Attorney General Role of the Crown | |
| "protected statement" | s. 672.21(1) | "this section" | ||
| "provincial court judge" | s. 2 | "this Act" (except as set out in s. 111, 487.04) | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "provincial court judge" | s. 111(11) | "this section and sections 112, 117.011 and 117.012" of Code | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "provincial court judge" | s. 487.04 | "this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "psychosurgery" | s. 672.61(2) | "this section" | Review Board Disposition Hearings | |
| "public department" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public facility" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public officer" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public officer" | s. 25.1 | "this section and sections 25.2 to 25.4" | Authorizations to Commit Illegal Acts | |
| "public officer" | s. 117.07(2) | "this section" | Persons Exempted from Firearm Offences | |
| "public officer" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" [relating to preservation and production of records] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public officer" | s. 492.1(8) | "this section" | Tracking Warrant | |
| "public officer" | s. 492.2(6) | "this section" | Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder | |
| "public place" | s. 150 | "this Part" [Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)] | ||
| "public place" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public place" | s. 213(2) | "this section" | Solicitation (Offence) | |
| "public place" | s. 286.1(5) | "this section" | Commodification of Sexual Services (Offence) Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public place" | s. 319(7) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "public stores" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "public transit operator" | s. 269.01(2) | "this section" | ||
| "public transportation system" | s. 431.2(1) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "public switched telephone network" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) | Wiretaps | |
| "publishing" | s. 299 | undefined | Defamatory Libel (Offence) | |
| Q | ||||
| "qualified medical practitioner" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "qualified technician" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| R | ||||
| "radio-based telephone communication" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] | Wiretaps | |
| "radioactive material" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Public Order | |
| "railway equipment" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations#Other Persons | |
| "raw leaf tobacco" | s. 121.1(1) | undefined | Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences | |
| "recognizance" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "record suspension" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "Registrar" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "registrar" | s. 673 | "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] | ||
| "registration centre" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "registration certificate" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "registration certificate" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "release order" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "remediation agreement" | s. 715.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XXII.1 – Remediation Agreements (ss. 715.3 to 715.43)] | ||
| "replica firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "replica firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "report" | s. 107(3) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Firearms Offences | |
| "representative" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "required deposit balance" | s. 347 | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "restricted firearm" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Restricted Firearms | |
| "restricted firearm" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Restricted Firearms | |
| "restricted weapon" | s. 2.1 | "this Act" | Definition of Firearms | |
| "restricted weapon" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Definition of Firearms | |
| "revenue paper" | s. 321 | "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)] | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "Review Board" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "Review Board" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| S | ||||
| "schedule" | s. 762(2) | "this Part" [Pt. XXV – Effect and Enforcement of Recognizances (ss. 762 to 773)] | Estreatment of Recognizance | |
| "secondary designated offence" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | ||
| "sell" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) | Wiretaps | |
| "senior officer" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "senior official" | s. 25.1 | "this section and sections 25.2 to 25.4" | ||
| "sentence" | s. 673 | "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] | Right of Appeal by Accused of Verdicts or Sentences for Indictable Offences | |
| "sentence" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Right of Appeal of Verdicts or Sentences for Summary Offences | |
| "serious offence" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Criminal Organizations | |
| "serious offence" | s. 467.1(1) | "this Act" | Criminal Organizations | |
| "serious personal injury offence" | s. 752 | "This part" [Pt. XXIV – Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (ss. 752 to 761)] | Serious Personal Injury Offences | |
| "service animal" | s. 445.01(4) | "this section" | Animal Cruelty (Offence) | |
| "ship" | s. 78.1(5) | "this section" | Piracy and Offences Against Air and Marine Safety | |
| "sister" | s. 155 | "this section" | Incest (Offence) | |
| "slot machine" | s. 207(4.01) | "In paragraph 4(c)" | Exemptions for Lottery Offences | |
| "solicitor" | s. 183 | "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] | Wiretaps | |
| "space flight" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)." | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "Space Station" | s. 7(2.34) | "this subsection and in subsections (2.3) and (2.31)." | Special Jurisdiction for Offences Committed on Aircrafts or Spacecrafts | |
| "stamp" | s. 376(3) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "stamped" | s. 121.1(1) | undefined | Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences | |
| "statement" | s. 107(3) | "this section" | Miscellaneous Firearms Offences | |
| "statement" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices | |
| "statements" | s. 319(7) | "this section" | Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence) | |
| "steal" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Theft (Offence) | |
| "summary conviction court" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | Criminal Courts | |
| "summons" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "superior court" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | Criminal Courts | |
| "superior court of criminal jurisdiction" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices, Criminal Courts | |
| T | ||||
| "territorial division" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations | |
| "terrorism offence" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Terrorism Definitions | |
| "terrorist activity" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Terrorism Definitions | |
| "terrorist activity" | s. 83.01(1) | "this Part" [Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)] | Terrorism Definitions | |
| "terrorist group" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Terrorism Definitions | |
| "terrorist group" | s. 83.01(1) | "this Part" [Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)] | Terrorism Definitions | |
| "terrorist propaganda" | s. 83.222(8) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "terrorist propaganda" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | Warrant to Seize Terrorist Propaganda Publications | |
| "testamentary instrument” | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "theatre" | s. 150 | "this Part" [Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)] | Miscellaneous Sexual and Disorderly Conduct Offences | |
| "three-card monte" | s. 206(2) | "this section" | ||
| "tobacco product" | s. 121.1(1) | undefined | Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences | |
| "tracking data" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" | ||
| "tracking data" | s. 492.1(8) | "this section" | Tracking Warrant | |
| "tracking device" | s. 492.1(8) | "this section" | Tracking Warrant | |
| "personal authentication information" | s. 342(4) | "this section" | ||
| "trade combination" | s. 467(2) | "this section" | ||
| "traffic" | s. 342.1 | "this section" | Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence) | |
| "traffic” | s. 355.1 | "the purposes of sections 355.2 and 355.4" | Trafficking in Stolen Property (Offence) | |
| "transfer" | s. 84(1) | "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] | ||
| "transmission data" | s. 487.011 | "this section and in sections 487.012 to 487.0199" | ||
| "transmission data" | s. 492.2(6) | "this section" | Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder | |
| "transmission data recorder" | s. 492.2(6) | "this section" | Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder | |
| "trial" | s. 785 | "this Part" [Pt. XXVII – Summary Convictions (ss. 785 to 840)] | ||
| "trial court" | s. 673 | "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] | ||
| "trustee" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| U | ||||
| "undertaking" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "unfit to stand trial" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Fitness to Stand Trial | |
| "United Nations operation” | s. 2 | "this Act" | ||
| "United Nations personnel” | s. 2 | "this Act" | ||
| "utter" | s. 448 | "this Part" | ||
| V | ||||
| "valuable mineral” | s. 2 | "this Act" | Miscellaneous Fraudulent Offences | |
| "valuable security" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| "vehicle" | s. 269.01(2) | "this section" | ||
| "vehicle identification number" | s. 353.1 | "For the purpose of this section" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "verdict of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" | s. 490.011 | "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] | SOIRA Orders | |
| "verdict of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" | s. 672.1(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] | Mental Illness | |
| "vessel" | s. 320.11 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)] | Conveyance Offences | |
| "victim" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Role of the Victim and Third Parties | |
| "victim" | s. 715.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XXII.1 – Remediation Agreements (ss. 715.3 to 715.43)] | Remediation Agreements Role of the Victim and Third Parties | |
| "videoconference" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Remote Attendance in Court | |
| "visual recording" | s. 162(2) | "this section" | Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| "voyeuristic recording" | s. 164(8) | "this section" | Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials | |
| W | ||||
| "warrant" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | Warrant Arrests, Release by Police on Undertaking | |
| "weapon" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definition of Weapons | |
| "witness" | s. 118 | "this Part" [Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)] | ||
| "wounds" | s. 268(3) | "this section" | Aggravated Assault (Offence) | |
| "wreck” | s. 2 | "this Act" | Miscellaneous Offences Against Property | |
| "writing" | s. 2 | "this Act" | Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments | |
| Y | ||||
| "Young Offenders Act" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | ||
| "young person" | s. 153(2) | "this section" | ||
| "young person" | s. 487.04 | "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" | ||
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Terms
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| "adjudiator" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "alternate person in charge" | s. 56.1 | "this section" | |
| "analogue" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "analyst" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "Attorney General" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "controlled substance" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "customs office" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "designated criminal offence" | s. 56.1 | "this section" | |
| "designated device" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "designated drug offence" | s. 56.1 | "this section" | |
| "designated substance offence" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "inspector" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "judge" | s. 2 | CDSA | see s. 522 of the Criminal Code |
| "justice" | s. 2 | CDSA | same as s. 2 of the Criminal Code |
| "medical emergency" | s. 4.1 CDSA | "this section" | Exemption for Medical Emergency |
| "Minister" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| non-chemical offence-related property | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "offence-related property" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "organization" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "person" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "possession" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "practitioner" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "precursor" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "prescribed" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "produce" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "provide", "sell" or "traffic" | s. 2 | CDSA | |
| "traffic" | s. 2 | CDSA |
Evidence Act
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| "business" | s. 30 | "In This section" | |
| "cause" | s. 44 | Part II (s. 43 to 51) | |
| "computer system" | s. 31.8 | s. 31.1 to 31.6 | Electronic Documents and Records |
| "copy" | s. 30 | "In This section" | Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act |
| "corporation" | s. 31 | "In This section" | |
| "Council" | s. 39 | s. 39(1) | |
| "court" | s. 29 | "this section" | Financial Institution Records |
| "court" | s. 30 | "In This section" | Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act |
| "court" | s. 44 | Part II (s. 43 to 51) | |
| "data" | s. 31.8 | s. 31.1 to 31.6 | Electronic Documents and Records |
| "electronic document" | s. 31.8 | "this section apply in sections 31.1 to 31.6" | Electronic Documents and Records |
| "electronic documents system" | s. 31.8 | s. 31.1 to 31.6 | Electronic Documents and Records |
| "financial institution" | s. 29 | "this section" | Financial Institution Records |
| "government" | s. 31 | "In This section" | |
| "judge" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
| "judge" | s. 44 | Part II (s. 43 to 51) | |
| "legal proceedings" | s. 29 | "this section" | Financial Institution Records |
| "legal proceeding" | s. 30 | "In This section" | Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act |
| "oath" | s. 44 | Part II (s. 43 to 51) | |
| "participant" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
| "photographic film" | s. 31 | "In This section" | |
| "potentially injurious information" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
| "proceeding" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
| "prosecutor" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
| "record" | s. 30 | "In This section" | Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act |
| "secure electronic signature" | s. 31.8 | s. 31.1 to 31.6 | Electronic Documents and Records |
| "sensitive information" | s. 38 | "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" | National Defence and Security Privilege |
Youth Criminal Justice Act
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| "adult sentence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "Attorney General" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "child" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "conference" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "confirmed delivery service" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "custodial portion" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "disclosure" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "extrajudicial measures" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "extrajudicial sanction" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "offence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "parent" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "pre-sentence report" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "provincial director" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "publication" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "record" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "review board" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "serious offence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "serious violent offence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "violent offence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "young person" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "youth custody facility" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "youth justice court" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "youth justice court judge" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "youth sentence" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
| "youth worker" | s. 2(1) | "this Act" | Youth Criminal Justice |
Interpretation Act
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Act" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Bank" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "British Commonwealth" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "broadcasting" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Canada" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Canadian waters" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Clerk of the Privy Council" or "Clerk of the Queen's Privy Council" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Commonwealth" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "contiguous zone" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "continental shelf" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "contravention" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "corporation" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "county" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "diplomatic or consular officer" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "exclusive economic zone" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Governor", "Governor General" or "Governor of Canada" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Governor General in Council" or "Governor in Council" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Great Seal" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| “Her Majesty”, “His Majesty”, “the Queen”, “the King” or “the Crown” | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "herein" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "holiday" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "internal waters" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "legislative assembly" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "lieutenant governor" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "lieutenant governor in council" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "local time" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "military" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "month" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "oath" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "Parliament" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "person" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "proclamation" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "province" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "radio" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "regular force" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "reserve force" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "security" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "standard time" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "statutory declaration" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "superior court" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "telecommunications" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "territorial sea" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "territory" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "two justices" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "United Kingdom" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "United States" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "writing" | s. 35 | "every enactment" | |
| "year" | s. 37 | not specified | |
| "Act" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") | |
| "enact" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") | |
| "enactment" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") | |
| "public officer" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") | |
| "regulation" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") | |
| "repeal" | s. 2 | Interpretation Act ("this Act") |
Misc Definitions
Repealed Definitions
| Term | Section | Scope | Related Sections and/or Articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| "aircraft" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | s. 244.2, 249, 251 to 254, 255, 255.1, 258, 259, 260 |
| "appearance notice" | s. 493 | ||
| "child" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | |
| "common bawdy-house" | s. 197 | "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] | Gambling Offences (Offence) |
| "data" | s. 83.223(11) | "this section" | |
| "designated drug offence" | s. 462.3(1) | "this Part" [Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)] | |
| "designated substance offence" | s. 462.3(1) | ||
| "designated substance offence" | s. 462.48(1) | "this section" | |
| "enterprise crime offence" | s. 462.3(1) | ||
| "entity" | s. 83.01(1) | "this Part" [Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)] | |
| "judge" | s. 83.28 | Section 83.28 and 83.29 | Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices |
| "magistrate" | s. 552 | "this Part" [Pt. XIX – Indictable Offences – Trial Without a Jury (ss. 552 to 572)] | |
| "means" | Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence) | ||
| "Minister of Health" | Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence) | ||
| "officer in charge" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | |
| "operate" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | |
| "promise to appear" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | |
| "prostitute" | s. 197(1) | ||
| "qualified medical practitioner" | Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence) | ||
| "recognizance" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | |
| "significant threat to the safety of the public" | s. 672.5401 | "section 672.54" | Review Board Disposition Hearings |
| "street racing" | s. 2 | "this Act" | |
| "summons" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | |
| "undertaking" | s. 493 | "this Part" [Pt. XVI – Compelling Appearance of an Accused Before a Justice and Interim Release (ss. 493 to 529.5)] | |
| "vessel" | s. 214 | "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)] | Referenced in s. 244.2, 249, 250 to 255.1, and 258 to 260. |
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