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Public Order Offences (Part II)

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

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
High Treason	46(1), 47(1) and (4) and 745	25 years without parole	Life	No
Treason (overthrow gov't)	46(2)(a), (c), or (d), 47(2)(a) and 745	None	Life
Treason (espionage while at war)	46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(b) and 745	None	Life
Treason (espionage while not at war)	46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(c) and 745	None	14 years
Assist alien enemy	50(1)(a) and 50(2)	None	14 years	No
Omission to prevent treason	50(1)(b) and 50(2)	None	14 years	No
Intimidating Parliament	51	None	14 years
Sabotage	52(1)	None
Inciting to mutiny	53	None	14 years
Assisting deserter	54
Offences respecting RCMP members	56	None
Procuring identity documents	56.1(4)	None
Forgery of or uttering forged passport	57(1)	None	14 years
False information respecting passport	57(2)	None
Possession of forged passport	57(3)	None
Fraudulent use of citizenship certificate	58(1)	None
Sedition	61	None	14 years
Offences respecting military stores	62	None
Participating in a riot	65(1)	None
Concealing identity during a riot	65(2)	None
Unlawful assembly	66(1)	None
Concealment of identity during an unlawful assembly	66(2)	None
Interfering with reading of riot proclamation or refusing to cease participation in riot	68	None
Peace officer’s neglect in riot situation	69	None
Unlawful training or drilling of milita	70(3)	None
Forcible entry or forcible detainer	72 and 73	None
Piracy by law of nations	74	None
Piratical acts	75	None	14 years
Hijacking	76	None
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport	77	None
Offensive weapons and explosives on aircraft	78	None	14 years
Seizing control of ship or fixed platform	78.1(1)	None
Violent act on board a shop or platform	78.1(2)	None
False information re safe navigation	78.1(3)	None
Threats to commit offences at 78.1(2)	78.1(4)	None
Breach of duty of care re explosives endangering life	80(a)		None
Breach of duty of care re explosives risking bodily harm	80(b)	None	14 years
Intending to cause explosion or use corrosive substance with intent to cause death or serious harm	81(1)(a), (b) and 81(2)(a)	None
Possession of explosive with intent to destroy property or intent to endanger life	81(1)(c), (d) and 81(2)(b)	None
Possession of explosive without lawful excuse	82(1)	None
Possession of explosive for criminal organization	82(2)	None	14 years	Yes (s. 82.1)
Possession, etc., of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.3
Use or alteration of nuclear material, radioactive material or device	82.4
Commission of indictable offence to obtain nuclear material, etc.	82.5
Threats to commit an offence relating to nuclear materials	82.6	None	14 years	No
Prize fights	83

Terrorism Offences (Part II.1)

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

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

Weapons Offences (Part III)

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

• Proving Weapons Offences
• Sentencing for Weapons Offences

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

Administration of Justice Offences (Part IV)

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

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

Sexual Offences and Disorderly Offences (Part V)

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

• Proving Sexual Offences
• Sentencing for Sexual Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time

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

Invasion of Privacy Offences (Part VI)

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

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

Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (Part VII)

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

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

Offences Against the Person (Part VIII)

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

Trafficking in persons (victim aged 18 or greater) | 279.01(1)(b) | | | }}

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

Offences Relating to Conveyances (Part VIII.1)

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

• Proving Conveyance Offences

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

Property Offences (Part IX)

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

• Proving Fraud-based Offences
• Sentencing for Property Offences

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

Fraudulent Transactions (Part X)

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

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

Offences Relating to Certain Types of Property (Part XI)

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

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

Currency Offences (Part XII)

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

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

Proceeds of Crime (Part XII.2)

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

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

Attempts, Conspiracy and Accessories (Part XIII)

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

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

Special Procedure and Powers (Part XV)

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

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

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

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

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

Procedure on Preliminary Inquiry (Part XVIII)

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

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

Procedure in Jury Trials and General Provisions (Part XX)

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

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

Mental Disorder (Part XX.1)

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

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

Procuring Attendance (Part XXII)

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

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Contempt of court	708

Sentencing (Part XXIII)

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

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

Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders (Part XXIV)

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

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

Summary Convictions (Part XXVII)

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

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

Drug Offences

• Proving Drug Offences
• Sentencing for Drug Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time

Youth Criminal Justice Act Offences

Offence	Section	Minimums	Maximums	Mandatory Consecutive Time
Inducing a Young Person	136 YCJA
Breach of a Youth Order	137, 138 YCJA

Repealed and Unconstitutional Offences

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

Miscellaneous Offences by Topic

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

See also

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