Offences by Category
This page was last substantively updated or reviewed January 2021. (Rev. # 93437) |
Offences
Public Order Offences (Part II)
[Pt. II – Offences Against Public Order (ss. 46 to 83)]:
Part | Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | Mode | Prelim. | Prohibited Dispositions |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Part II | High Treason | 46(1), 47(1) and (4) and 745 | 25 years without parole | Life | Exclusive | |||
Part II | Treason (overthrow gov't) | 46(2)(a), (c), or (d), 47(2)(a) and 745 | None | Life | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Treason (espionage while at war) | 46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(b) and 745 | None | Life | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Treason (espionage while not at war) | 46(2)(b) or (e), 47(2)(c) and 745 | None | 14 years | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Assist alien enemy | 50(1)(a) and 50(2) | None | 14 years | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Omission to prevent treason | 50(1)(b) and 50(2) | None | 14 years | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Intimidating Parliament | 51 | None | 14 years | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Sabotage | 52(1) | None | 10 years (I) summary conviction |
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Part II | Inciting to mutiny | 53 | None | 14 years | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part II | Assisting deserter | 54 | None | summary conviction | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Part | Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | Mode | Prelim. | Prohibited Dispositions | Mandatory Consecutive Time |
Offences respecting RCMP members | 56 | None | 2 years less a day jail and/or a $5,000 fine (from Sept 19, 2019) | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Procuring identity documents | 56.1(4) | None | 5 years (I) summary conviction |
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Forgery of or uttering forged passport | 57(1) | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
False information respecting passport | 57(2) | None | 2 years (I) summary conviction |
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Possession of forged passport | 57(3) | None | 5 years (I) summary conviction |
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Fraudulent use of citizenship certificate | 58(1) | None | 2 years (I) summary conviction |
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Sedition | 61 | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Offences respecting military stores | 62 | None | 5 years imprisonment | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Participating in a riot | 65(1) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Concealing identity during a riot | 65(2) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Part | Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | Mode | Prelim. | Prohibited Dispositions | Mandatory Consecutive Time |
Unlawful assembly | 66(1) | None | summary conviction | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Concealment of identity during an unlawful assembly | 66(2) | None | 5 years (I) summary conviction |
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Interfering with reading of riot proclamation or refusing to cease participation in riot | 68 | None | life | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Peace officer’s neglect in riot situation |
69 | None | 2 years (I) summary conviction |
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Unlawful training or drilling of milita | 70(3) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Forcible entry or forcible detainer | 72 and 73 | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Piracy by law of nations | 74 | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Piratical acts | 75 | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Hijacking | 76 | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport | 77 | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Part | Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | Mode | Prelim. | Prohibited Dispositions | Mandatory Consecutive Time |
Offensive weapons and explosives on aircraft | 78 | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Seizing control of ship or fixed platform | 78.1(1) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Violent act on board a shop or platform | 78.1(2) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
False information re safe navigation | 78.1(3) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Threats to commit offences at 78.1(2) | 78.1(4) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Breach of duty of care re explosives endangering life | 80(a) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Breach of duty of care re explosives risking bodily harm | 80(b) | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
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 | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Possession of explosive with intent to destroy property or intent to endanger life | 81(1)(c), (d) and 81(2)(b) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Possession of explosive without lawful excuse | 82(1) | None | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |||
Part | Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | Mode | Prelim. | Prohibited Dispositions | Mandatory Consecutive Time |
Possession of explosive for criminal organization | 82(2) | None | 14 years | (s. 82.1) | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | |
Possession, etc., of nuclear material, radioactive material or device | 82.3 | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||||
Use or alteration of nuclear material, radioactive material or device | 82.4 | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||||
Commission of indictable offence to obtain nuclear material, etc. | 82.5 | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||||
Threats to commit an offence relating to nuclear materials | 82.6 | None | 14 years | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} | ||
Prize fights | 83 | {{{7}}} | {{{8}}} | {{{9}}} |
Terrorism Offences (Part II.1)
[Pt. II.1 – Terrorism (ss. 83.01 to 83.33)]
Weapons Offences (Part III)
[Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)]
Administration of Justice Offences (Part IV)
[Pt. IV – Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (ss. 118 to 149)]
Sexual Offences and Disorderly Offences (Part V)
[Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Invasion of Privacy Offences (Part VI)
[Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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)]
Offences Against the Person (Part VIII)
[Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)]
Offences Relating to Conveyances (Part VIII.1)
[Pt. VIII.1 – Offences Relating to Conveyances (ss. 320.11 to 320.4)]
Property Offences (Part IX)
[Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)]
Fraudulent Transactions (Part X)
[Pt. X – Fraudulent Transactions Relating to Contracts and Trade (ss. 379 to 427)]
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)]
Currency Offences (Part XII)
[Pt. XII – Offences Relating to Currency (ss. 448 to 462)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Make counterfeit money | 449 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Possession of counterfeit money | 450 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Having clippings for gold without justification | 451 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Use of counterfeit money | 452 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Utter counterfeit coin | 453 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Possession of slugs and tokens | 454 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Clip or utter coin | 455 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Deface current coin | 456 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Creating likeness of bank-notes | 457(3) | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Possession of materials for counterfeiting | 458 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Conveying instruments for counterfeiting from mint | 459 | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Advertising and dealing in counterfeit money, etc | 460(1) | None | {{{6}}} |
Proceeds of Crime (Part XII.2)
[Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Laundering proceeds of crime | 462.31(2) | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Breach of proceeds of crime restraint order | 462.33(11) | {{{6}}} |
Attempts, Conspiracy and Accessories (Part XIII)
[Pt. XIII – Attempts – Conspiracies – Accessories (ss. 463 to 467.2)]
Special Procedure and Powers (Part XV)
[Pt. XV – Special Procedure and Powers (ss. 483 to 492.2)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Breach of non-publication order at preliminary | 539(3) | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Breach of restriction of publication of reports of preliminary inquiry | 542(2) | None | {{{6}}} |
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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Breach of non-publication order in jury trial | 648(2) | None | {{{6}}} | ||
Disclosure of jury information | 649 | None | {{{6}}} |
Mental Disorder (Part XX.1)
[Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Contempt of court | 708 |
Sentencing (Part XXIII)
[Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)]
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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 | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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
Youth Criminal Justice Act Offences
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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Inducing a Young Person | 136 YCJA | ||||
Breach of Youth Order | 137 YCJA | ||||
Breach of Youth Placement Order | 139(1) YCJA |
Repealed and Unconstitutional Offences
Offence | Section | Minimums | Maximums | CSO Eligible |
Mandatory Consecutive Time |
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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