List of Straight Indictable Offences

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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	None
Treason (espionage while at war)	47 (2)(b) or (e) and 745	None
First Degree Murder	235 and 745	25 years without parole
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	None
Piracy by law of nations	74	None
Hijacking	76	None
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport	77	None
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
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, etc., of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.3	None
Use or alteration of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.4	None
Commission of indictable offence to obtain nuclear material, etc.	82.5	None
Committing an Offence for a Terrorist Group	83.2	None	(see 742.1(d))	(see 83.26)
Instructing activity for terrorist group	83.21(1)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Instructing terrorist activity	83.22(1)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Hoax re terrorist activity (causing death)	83.231(4)	None	(see 742.1(d))
Break and enter to steal firearm	98(4)	None
Robbery to steal firearm	98.1	None
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)	None
Manslaughter (involving use of a firearm)	236(a)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Manslaughter (not involving use of a firearm)	236(b)	None
Killing unborn child in act of birth	238	None
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)	None	(see 742.1(c)(i))
Accessory after fact to murder	240	None
Overcoming resistance to commission of offence	246	None
Interfere with transportation likely to cause death	248	None
Manslaughter (Failure to safeguard ice opening or excavation resulting in death)	236, 263(3)(a)	None
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)	None
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)	None
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)	None	(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
Failure to stop after accident resulting in death From December 18, 2018	320.16(3), 320.21	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail
Robbery	344	None
Robbery with non restricted firearm	344(1)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Robbery with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal organization	344(1)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior	(if priors, see 742.1(b))
Stopping mail with intent to obtain	345	None
Extortion (with restricted firearm or for the benefit of a criminal organization)	346(1.1)(a)(i) and (ii)	5 or 7 years with prior
Extortion (with non restricted firearm)	346(1.1)(a.1)	4 years	(see 742.1(b))
Extortion (no firearm or other aggravating facts)	346(1.1)(b)	None
Break and Enter into a Dwelling House	348(1)(d)	None
Mischief causing actual danger to life	430(2)	None
Explosives offence re public or government facility	431.2(2)	None
Arson (disregard for human life)	433	None
Conspiracy to commit murder	465(1)(a)	None
Instructing commission of offence for criminal organization	467.13(1)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 467.14)
First or Second Degree Murder (Young Offender)	745.1	5 to 7, 10 years (variable)	(see 742.1(b))
Drug Trafficking (Schedule I)	CDSA 5	None
Drug Trafficking (Schedule II)	CDSA 5	None
Importation and exportation of drugs (Schedule I)	CDSA 6	None
Importation and exportation of drugs (Schedule II)	CDSA 6	None

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 14 Years

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Treason (espionage while not at war)	47(2)(c)	None
Assist alien enemy	50(1)(a) and 50(2)	None
Omission to prevent treason	50(1)(b) and 50(2)	None
Intimidating Parliament	51	None
Inciting to mutiny	53	None
Forgery of or uttering forged passport	57(1)	None
Sedition	61	None
Piratical acts	75	None
Offensive weapons and explosives on aircraft	78	None
Breach of duty of care re explosives risking bodily harm	80(b)	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 for criminal organization	82(2)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 82.1)
Threats to commit an offence relating to nuclear materials	82.6	None
Facilitating terrorist activity	83.19(1)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Leaving Canada to facilitate terrorist activity	83.191	None	(see 742.1(d))}	(s. 83.26)
Leaving Canada to commit offence for terrorist group	83.201	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Leaving Canada to commit offence that is terrorist activity	83.202	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Harbouring or concealing terrorist who committed an offence with maximum penalty of life	83.23(1)(a)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Using firearm in commission of offence	85(1)	1 year or 3 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))	(s. 85(3))
Using an imitation firearm in commission of offence	85(2)	1 year or 3 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))	(s. 85(3))
Bribery of judicial officers or member of a legislature	119(1)	None
Bribery of public officers	120	None
Perjury	131, 132	None
Witness giving contradictory evidence	136(1)	None
Fabricating evidence	137	None
Sexual interference	151	1 year or less jail		(s. 718.3(7))a
Invitation to sexual touching	152	1 year or less jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Making of child pornography after July 17, 2015	163.1(2)	1 year or less jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Distribution child pornography after July 17, 2015	163.1(3)	1 year or less jail	/ (see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity under 16 From July 17, 2015	170	1 year	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Householder permitting sexual activity under 18 From July 17, 2015	171	1 year	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Living on the avails of prostitution of person under eighteen (no parasitic involvement)	212	2 years jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Procuring involving person under 18 (with parasitic involvement)	212(2.1)	5 years jail	(see 742.1(b))	(s. 718.3(7))a
Trafficking in human organs — Removal without informed consent	240.1(1)	None
Trafficking in human organs — Financial transaction	240.1(2)	None
Counselling suicide	241	None
Discharging firearms with intent to wound (with aggravated factors)	244(2)(a)(i) and (ii)	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))
Discharging firearms with intent to wound, maim, etc. (without aggravating factors)	244(2)(b)	4 years jail	(see 742.1(b))
Causing bodily harm with air gun with intent	244.1	None
Discharging firearm — recklessness (without aggravating factors)	244.2	4 years jail	(see 742.1(b))
Discharging firearm — recklessness (with aggravating factors	244.2	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior	(if prior, see 742.1(b))
Administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life	245(1)(a)	None
Keep trap and cause bodily harm in place to commit offence	247(4)	None
Aggravated Assault	268	None
Torture	269.1	None	(see 742.1(c)(ii))
Aggravated assault of peace officer	270.02	None		(s. 270.03)
Sexual Assault Sexual assault with restricted firearm etc weapon, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm	272(2)(a)	Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior
Sexual assault with a firearm that is not restricted, etc, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm	272(2)(a.1)	4 years jail	(see 742.1(b))
Sexual assault with a weapon (no aggravating elements)	272(2)(b)	None
Sexual assault causing bodily harm (no aggravating elements)	272(2)(b)	None
Sexual assault with weapon that is not a firearm, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm	272(2)(b)	None
Trafficking in persons (without enumerated aggravating factors)	279.01(2)	4 years imprisonment	(see 742.1(b))
Trafficking in persons under the age of 18 years (without enumerated aggravating factors)	279.011(b)	5 years	(see 742.1(b))
Profiting from trafficking in persons	279.02(2)	2 years imprisonment
Material benefit from sexual services — person under 18 years	286.2(2)	2 years jail	(see 742.1(b))
Procuring — person 18 years or over	286.3	None
Procuring — person under 18 years	286.3	5 years jail	(see 742.1(b))
Breach of trust	336	None
Trafficking in stolen property over $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
Offence involving exchequer bill paper, public seal	369	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
Fraud Over $5,000 after September 1, 2004	380(1)(a)	2 years jail (over $1 mill., s. 380(1.1))
Fraud involving a testamentary instrument	380(1)(a)	None
Fraud affecting public markets of stocks, etc.	380(2)	None
Sale of defective stores to Her Majesty	418(1)	None
Participation in fraud re sale of defective stores	418(2)	None
Intimidation of a justice system participant	423.1	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
Arson — damage to property	434	None
Arson causing damage to property (w/out disregard for life as in 433)	434	None
Arson causing damage to own property (w disregard for life as in 433)	434.1	None
Make counterfeit money	449	None
Possession of counterfeit money	450	None
Use of counterfeit money	452	None
Clip or utter coin	455	None
Possession of materials for counterfeiting	458	None
Conveying instruments for counterfeiting from mint	459	None
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by life imprisonment	463(a)	None
Commission of offence for criminal organization	467.12(1)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 467.14)
drug production (cannabis) (between 5 and 201 plants for purpose of trafficking)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	6 months
drug production (cannabis) (between 5 and 201 plants for purpose of trafficking with aggravating factors)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	9 months
drug production (cannabis) (between 201 and 501 plants for purpose of trafficking)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	1 year
drug production (cannabis) (between 201 and 501 plants for purpose of trafficking with aggravating factors)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	18 months
drug production (cannabis) (greater than 500 plants for purpose of trafficking)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	2 years
drug production (cannabis) (greater than 500 plants for purpose of trafficking with aggravating factors)	CDSA 7(2)(b)	3 years

Maximum Punishment of 10 Years

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Provide or collect property to further terrorism	83.02	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Provide property or services to further terrorism	83.03	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Use or possession of property to further terrorism	83.04	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Participation in terrorist activity	83.18	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Leaving Canada to participate in activity of terrorist group	83.181	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Harbouring or concealing terrorist who committed an offence with maximum penalty of 14 years or less	83.23(1)(b)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Harbouring or concealing person who is likely to carry out terrorist activity	83.23(2)	None	(see 742.1(d))	(s. 83.26)
Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized	92(1)	1 year (if one prior); 2 years less a day (if two or more prior)	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction) Yes
Possession of prohibited weapon, device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized	92(2)	1 year (if one prior); 2 years less a day (if two or more prior)	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction)
Weapons Trafficking (with any aggravating elements made out)	99(2)(a) and 99(2)(b)	3 or 5 years jail with prior	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction) (otherwise)
Weapons trafficking (w/out aggravating factors)	99(3)	1 year	(see 742.1(b))
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	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction or crim. org related)
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking ((w/out aggravating factors)	100(3)	1 year	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction) (otherwise)
Knowingly importing or exporting of unauthorized firearms (with aggravating factors)	103(2)(a) and 103(2)(b)	3 or 5 years jail with prior	(assuming mandatory minimum is valid in jurisdiction or crim. org related) Yes
Knowingly importing or exporting unauthorized firearms (w/out aggravating factors)	103(2.1)	1 year jail	(see 742.1(b))
Dangerous operation of motor vehicle cause bodily harm	249(3)	None
Failure to stop at scene of accident (bodily harm)	252(1.2)	None
Impaired Driving and Over 80 Causing Bodily Harm	255(2), (2.1), (2.2)	$1,000 fine, 30 days, 120 days
Blood alcohol over legal limit while causing bodily harm	255(2.1)	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail
Failure to provide sample and bodily harm	255(2.2)	$1,000 fine, 30 days or 90 days jail
Withholding or destroying documents in respect of human trafficking, persons under 18 years	279.03(2)	1 year	(see 742.1(b))
Obtaining sexual services for consideration from person under 18 years	286.1(2)	6 months or 1 year	(see 742.1(b))
Theft over $5,000 or testamentary instrument	334(a)	None
Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 or testamentary instrument	355(a)	None
Theft from mail	356(1)	None
Conspiracy to prosecute an innocent person for an offence punishable by life or 14 years	465(1))(b)(i)	None	Varies
Drug Trafficking (Schedule III)	CDSA 5	None

Maximum Punishment of 7 years

Offence	Section	Minimums	Consecutive Time
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by 14 years	463(b)	varies	varies
Drug production (Cannabis)	CDSA 7(2)(b)

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 5 Years

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Counselling commission of terrorism offence	83.221	None		(s. 83.26)
Set trap likely to cause bodily harm	247(1)	None
Advocating Genocide	318(1)	None	(see 742.1(c)(i))
Recruitment of members by a criminal organization	467.111	None		(s. 467.14)
Recruitment of members under the age of 18 by a criminal organization	467.111	6 months imprisonment		(s. 467.14)

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 5 Years Less a Day

Offence	Section	Minimums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Drug trafficking (Schedule II), Cannabis resin (<=1 g) or Cannabis (<=30 g)	CDSA 5(4)

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 2 Years

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
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

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 18 Months

Offence	Section	Minimums	CSO Eligible	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Drug possession (Schedule IV)	CDSA 4(7)	None

Historical

• List of Straight Indictable Offences (Historical)

See Also

• Offences by Penalty
• List of Hybrid Offences
• List of Summary Conviction Offences
• List of Offences by Category

References

• 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