List of Straight Indictable Offences

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See also: Offences by Penalty, List of Hybrid Offences, and List of Summary Conviction Offences

Minimum Punishment is Imprisonment for Life

Offence Section Minimums Mandatory Consecutive Time
First Degree Murder 235 and 745 25 years without parole No
High Treason 46(1), 47(1) and 745 25 years without parole No
Treason (overthrow gov't) 47 (2)(a), (c), or (d) and 745 N/A No
Treason (espionage while at war) 47 (2)(b) or (e) and 745 N/A No
Second Degree Murder (with prior conviction for murder, war crimes or crimes against humanity) 235 and 745 25 years without parole No
Second Degree Murder 235 and 745 10 years without parole No

Maximum Punishment of Imprisonment for Life

Offence Section Minimums Mandatory Consecutive Time
Committing an Offence for a Terrorist Group 83.2 None Yes (83.26)
Instructing activity for terrorist group 83.21(1) None Yes (83.26)
Instructing terrorist activity 83.22(1) None Yes (83.26)
Instructing commission of offence for criminal organization 467.13(1) None Yes (467.14)
Attempted Murder (with restricted or prohibited firearm) 239(1)(a)(i) and (ii) 5 or 7 years with prior No
Aggravated sexual assault with restricted firearm or for a criminal organization 273(2)(a)(i) and (ii) 5 or 7 years with prior No
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 No
Hostage taking with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal organization 279.1(2)(a)(i) and (ii) 5 or 7 years with prior No
Robbery with restricted firearm or for benefit of criminal organization 344(1)(a)(i) and (ii) 5 or 7 years with prior No
Extortion (with restricted firearm or for the benefit of a criminal organization) 346(1.1)(a)(i) and (i) 5 or 7 years with prior No
Causing death by criminal negligence (involving the use of a firearm) 220(a) 4 years No
Manslaughter (involving use of a firearm) 236(a) 4 years No
Attempt to commit murder (use of a firearm which is not a restricted or prohibited firearm) 239(1)(a.1) 4 years No
Aggravated sexual assault with a non restricted firearm 273(2)(a.1) 4 years No
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction with a non-restricted firearm 279(1.1)(a.1) 4 years No
Hostage taking with a non-restricted firearm 279.1(2)(a.1) 4 years No
Robbery with non restricted firearm 344(1)(a.1) 4 years No
Extortion (with non restricted firearm) 346(1.1)(a.1) 4 years No
Interfering with reading of riot proclamation or refusing to cease participation in riot 68 None No
Piracy 74 None No
Hijacking 76 None No
Endangering safety of aircraft or airport 77 None No
Seizing control of ship or fixed platform 78.1(1) None No
Violent act on board a shop or platform 78.1(2) None No
False information re safe navigation 78.1(3) None No
Threats to commit offences at 78.1(2) 78.1(4) None No
Breach of duty of care re explosives endangering life 80(a) None No
Use of explosive likely to cause death or serious harm 81(2)(a) None No
Hoax re terrorist activity (causing death) 83.231(4) None No
Break and enter to steal firearm 98(4) None No
Robbery to steal firearm 98.1 None No
Prison Breach 144 None No
Negligence causing death (no firearm) 220(b) None No
Manslaughter (not involving use of a firearm) 236(b) None No
Killing unborn child in act of birth 238 None No
Attempt to commit murder (no use of a firearm) 239(1)(b) None No
Accessory after fact to murder 240 None No
Overcoming resistance to commission of offence 246 None No
Keep trap and cause death in place to commit offence 247(5) None No
Interfere with transportation likely to cause death 248 None No
Flight from police cause death 249.1(4)(b) None No
Cause death by criminal negligence (street racing) 249.2 None No
Cause death by dangerous driving (street racing) 249.4(4) None No
Failure to stop at scene of accident (victim dead or reckless as to death) 252(1.3) None No
Impaired driving causing death 255(3) None No
Blood alcohol level over .08 and death 255(3.1) None No
Fail to provide breath sample and death 255(3.2) None No
Aggravated sexual assault without a firearm 273(2)(b)) None No
Kidnapping, trafficking in persons, hostage taking and abduction without a firearm 279(1.1)(b) None No
Trafficking in persons (aggravated assault or death) 279.01(1)(a) None No
Hostage taking (without aggravating elements) 279.1(2)(b) None No
Abortion 287(1) None No
Robbery 344 None No
Stopping mail with intent to obtain 345 None No
Extortion (no firearm or other aggravating facts) 346(1.1)(b) None No
Break and Enter into a Dwelling House 348(1)(d) None No
Mischief causing actual danger to life 430(2) None No
Explosives offence re public or government facility 431.2(2) None No
Arson (disregard for human life) 433 None No
Conspiracy to commit murder 465(1)(a) None No
Drug Trafficking (Schedule I) CDSA 5 None No
Drug Trafficking (Schedule II) CDSA 5 None No

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 14 Years

Offence Section Minimums Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession of explosive for criminal organization 82(2) None Yes (s. 82.1)
Use of Firearm in Commission of an Offence 85 One year or three years (with priors) Yes
Facilitating terrorist activity 83.19(1) and 83.26 No Yes
Commission of offence for criminal organization 467.12(1) and 467.14 No Yes
Discharging firearms with intent to wound (with aggravated factors) 244(2)(a)(i) and (ii) Minimum of 5 or 7 years with prior No
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 No
Procuring involving person under 18 (with parasitic involvement) 212(2.1) 5 years jail No
Discharging firearms with intent to wound, maim, etc. 244(2)(a)(i) and (ii) 4 years jail No
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 No
Living on the avails of prostitution of person under eighteen (no parasitic involvement) 212 2 years jail No
Using firearm in commission of offence 85(1) 1 year or 3 years with prior Yes (s. 85(3))
Using an imitation firearm in commission of offence 85(2) 1 year or 3 years with prior Yes (s. 85(3))
Sexual interference 151 1 year or less jail No
Invitation to sexual touching 152 1 year or less jail No
Making of child pornography
after July 17, 2015		 163.1(2) 1 year or less jail Yes (718.3(7))
Distribution child pornography
after July 17, 2015		 163.1(3) 1 year or less jail Yes (s.718.3(7))
Treason (espionage while not at war) 47(2)(c) None No
Alarm Her Majesty 49(a) and 49(b) None No
Assist alien enemy 50(1)(a) and 50(2) None No
Omission to prevent treason 50(1)(b) and 50(2) None No
Intimidating Parliament 51 None No
Inciting to mutiny 53 None No
Forgery of or uttering forged passport 57 None No
Sedition 61 None No
Piratical acts 75 None No
Offensive weapons and explosives on aircraft 78 None No
Breach of duty of care re explosives risking bodily harm 80(a) None No
Possession of explosive likely to cause death or serious harm 81(2)(b) None No
Bribery of judicial officers 119(1) None No
Bribery of officers 120 None No
Perjury 131 None No
Fabricating 137 None No
Aggravated Assault 268 None No
Fraud Over $5,000
after September 1, 2004		 380 2 years jail (over $1 mill.) No
Incest 155 None No
Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity under 16 (after July 17, 2015) 170 1 year Yes
Householder permitting sexual activity under 16 171 1 year Yes
Administering noxious thing 245 None No
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death 249 None No
Sexual assault with a weapon (no aggravating elements) 272(2)(b) None No
Sexual assault causing bodily harm (no aggravating elements) 272(2)(b) None No
Breach of trust 336 None No
Intimidation of a justice system participant 423.1 None No
Arson — damage to property 434 None No
Counterfeiting None No
Witness giving contradictory evidence 136(1) None No
Counselling suicide 241 None No
Causing bodily harm with air gun with intent 244.1 None No
Administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life 245(a) None No
Keep trap and cause bodily harm in place to commit offence 247(4) None No
Dangerous operation of motor vehicle cause death 249(4) None No
Flight from police cause bodily harm 249.1(3)(b) None No
Cause bodily harm by criminal negligence (street racing) 249.2) None No
Cause bodily harm by dangerous driving (street racing) 249.4(3) None No
Torture 269.1 None No
Sexual assault with weapon that is not a firearm, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm 272(2)(b) None No
Trafficking in persons (without aggravated facts) 279.01(2) None No
Public servant refusing to deliver property 337 None No
Offence involving exchequer bill paper, public seal 369 None No
Drawing document without authority 374 None No
Obtaining instrument based on forged document 375 None No
Counterfeiting stamp 376(1) None No
Counterfeiting mark 376(2) None No
Fraud over $5,000 or involving a testamentary instrument 380(1)(a) None No
Fraud affecting public markets of stocks, etc. 380(2) None No
Sale of defective stores to Her Majesty 418(1) None No
Participation in fraud re sale of defective stores 418(2) None No
Attack on premises, residence or transport of internationally protected person 431 None No
Attack on premises, residence or transport of U.N. or associated personnel 431.1 None No
Arson causing damage to property (w/out disregard for life as in 433) 434 None No
Arson causing damage to own property (w disregard for life as in 433) 434.1 None No
Counterfeiting 449 None No
Possession of counterfeit money 450 None No
Utter counterfeit money 452 None No
Clip or utter coin 455 None No
Possession of materials for counterfeiting 458 None No
Conveying instruments for counterfeiting from mint 459 None No
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by life imprisonment 463(a) None No

Maximum Punishment of 10 Years

Offence Section Minimums Mandatory Consecutive Time
Provide or collect property to further terrorism 83.02 and 83.26 None Yes
Provide property or services to further terrorism 83.03 and 83.26 None Yes
Use or possession of property to further terrorism 83.04 and 83.26 None Yes
Participation in terrorist activity 83.18 and 83.26 None Yes
Harbouring or concealing terrorist 83.23 and 83.26 None Yes
Possession of unauthorized firearm 92(3)(c) 2 years less a day jail with priors No
Possession of unauthorized firearm 92(3)(b) 1 year jail with prior No
Weapons Trafficking (every aggravating element made out) 99(2)(a) and 99(2)(b) 3 or 5 years jail with prior No
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking (every aggravating element made out) 100(2)(a) and 100(2)(b) 3 or 5 years jail with prior No
Importing or exporting unauthorized firearm (w/out aggravating factors) 103(2.1) 1 year jail No
Export or import of unauthorized firearms (every aggravating element made out) 103(2)(a) and 100(2)(b) 3 or 5 years jail with prior No
Impaired Driving and Over 80 Causing Bodily Harm 255(2), (2.1), (2.2) 30 days, 120 days with prior No
Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity under 16 170(a) (until July 17, 2015) 1 year jail No
Weapons trafficking (w/out aggravating factors) 99(3) 1 year jail No
Sabotage 52(1) None No
Possession of Unauthorized Firearm - on first conviction 92 None No
Obstruct justice with elements of aggravation 139(2) None No
Procuring 212(1) None No
Criminal negligence causing bodily harm 221 None No
Set trap and actually cause bodily harm 247(2) None No
Keep trap to cause bodily harm to commit offence 247(3) None No
Dangerous operation of motor vehicle cause bodily harm 249(3) None No
Failure to stop at scene of accident (bodily harm) 252(1.2) None No
Impaired driving cause bodily harm 255(2) None No
Blood alcohol over legal limit and bodily harm 255(2.1) None No
Failure to provide sample and bodily harm 255(2.2) None No
Impeding attempt to save life 262 None No
Aggravated assault 268(2) None No
Profiting from trafficking in persons 279.02 None No
Theft over $5,000 or testamentary instrument 334(a) None No
Theft of cattle 338(2) None No
Destroying documents of title 340 None No
Possession of break-in instruments 351 None No
Disguise with intent 351(2) None No
Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 or testamentary instrument 355(a) None No
Theft from mail 356(1) None No
Bring into Canada property obtained by crime 357 None No
False pretence over $5,000 or involving a testamentary instrument 362(2)(a) None No
Fraudulent manipulation of stock exchange deals 382 None No
Prohibited insider trading 382.1(1) None No
Offences in relation to mines 396(1) None No
False prospectus 400(1) None No
Threat against U.N. or associated personnel 424.1 None No
Arson for fraudulent purpose 435(1) None No
Interference with signal, buoy or sea-mark used for the purpose of navigation 439(2) None No
Conspiracy to prosecute an innocent person for an offence punishable by life or 14 years 465(1))(b)(i) None No
Drug Trafficking (Schedule III) CDSA 5 None No

Maximum Punishment of 7 years

Offence Section Minimums Consecutive Time
Attempt or accessory to indictable offence punishable by 14 years 463(b) varies varies
Fraudulent use of citizenship certificate 58(1) None No
Riot 65 None No
Peace officer’s neglect in riot situation 69 None No
Duelling 71 None No
Disobeying a statute where no other set sentence 126(1) None No
Misconduct by officers executing process 128 None No
False affidavits 138 None No
Compounding indictable offence 141(1) None No
Permitting or assisting escape 146 None No
Corrupting children 172(1) None No
Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman 176(1) None No
Common nuisance 180(1) None No
Spread false news 181 None No
Possession of equipment for wiretapping illegally 191(1) None No
Administering a Noxious Substance (with intent to aggrieve or annoy that person) 245(b) None No
Book-making 202(2)(b) and 202(2)(c) 14 or 90 days jail No
Placing bets for others 203(e) and 203(f) 14 or 90 days jail No
Householder permitting sexual activity under 18 but at least 16 171(b) 14 or 90 days jail No

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 5 Years

Offence Section Minimums Consecutive Time
Intercept of Private Communications 183 None No
Participation in activities of criminal organization 467.11(1) and 467.14 None Yes
Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity under 18 but at least 16 (until July 17, 2015) 170(b) 6 months jail No
Householder permitting sexual activity under 16 171(a) 6 months jail No
Communicating with under 18 for prostitution 212(4) 6 months jail No
Offences respecting military stores 62 None No
Unlawful drilling 70 None No
Possession of explosive without lawful excuse 82(1) None No
Fraud on government 121(3) None No
Breach of trust by public officer 122 None No
Influencing municipal official 123(2) None No
Selling or purchasing office 124 None No
Influencing appointment in office 125 None No
Corruptly taking reward 142 None No
Rescue or permitting escape 147 None No
Aid prisoner of war to escape 148 None No
Indignity or neglect of dead body 182 None No
Interception of communication 184(1) None No
Interception of radio-based telephone communications 184.5(1) None No
Infanticide 237 None No
Neglect to obtain assistance and concealing birth 242 None No
Set trap likely to cause bodily harm 247(1)(a) None No
Unworthy vessel or aircraft 251(1) None No
Withholding or destroying documents in respect of human trafficking - victim 18 years and above 279.03 None No
Abduction of person under 16 280(1) None No
Bigamy 291(1) None No
Procuring feigned marriage 292(1) None No
Polygamy 293(1) None No
Publishing defamatory libel knowing it to be false 300 None No
Extortion by libel 302 None No
Hate propaganda 318(1) None No
Fraud respecting cattle 338(1) None No
Drift timber fraud 339(1) None No
Obtaining execution of valuable security by fraud 363 None No
Offence involving counterfeit proclamation by Government 370 None No
Telegram in false name 371 None No
Damaging documents 377(1) None No
Offences in relation to registers 378 None No
Gaming in stock or merchandise 383(1) None No
reducing stock by selling for own account 384 None No
Fraudulent registration of title 386 None No
Fraud in relation to valuable minerals by holder of lease or licence 394(1) None No
Sale of valuable mineral save by lawful authority 394(2) None No
Purchase of valuable mineral save from owner 394(3) None No
Possession of stolen or fraudulently obtained valuable minerals 394.1(3) None No
Falsification of books and documents 397(1) None No
Participation in falsification of books and docs 397(2) None No
False return by public officer 399 None No
Acknowledging instrument in false name 405 None No
Threat against an internationally protected person 424 None No
Secret commission 426(3) None No
Arson by negligence 436(1) None No
Possession of incendiary materials 436.1 None No
Interference with saving of wrecked vessel 438(1) None No
Occupant injuring building 441 None No
Interfere with international boundary line 443(1) None No
Having clippings for gold without justification 451 None No
Advertising and dealing in counterfeit money 460(1) None No
Conspiracy to prosecute an innocent person for an offence punishable by less than 14 years 465(1)(b)(ii) None No

Maximum Punishment is Imprisonment for 2 Years

Offence Section Minimums Mandatory Consecutive Time
Possession of forged passport 57(3) None No
Disclosure of information from wiretap 193(1) None No
Disclosure of information from wiretap 193.1(1) None No
Keeping gaming or betting house 201(1) None No
Book-making (if no prior offences) 202(2)(a) None No
Placing bets for others (if no prior offences) 203(d) None No
Lotteries Offences respecting lotteries 206(1) None No
Cheating at play 209 None No
Keeping common bawdy-house 210(1) None No
Concealing body of child 243 None No
Administer noxious thing (no intent to endanger life) 245(b) None No
Female person aborting pregnancy 287(2) None No
Supplying noxious thing to produce miscarriage 288 None No
Unlawful solemnization of marriage 294 None No
Celebrating marriage contrary to law 295 None No
Blasphemous libel 296(1) None No
Publishing defamatory libel (not aggravating as 300) 301 None No
Possess device to obtain telecommunication service 327(1) None No
Fraudulent concealment 341 None No
Possession of instruments to break into coin machines 352 None No
Sale of automobile master key 353(1) None No
False message 372(1) None No
Using mails to defraud 381 None No
Fraudulent concealment of title documents 385(1) None No
Fraudulent sale of real property 387 None No
Misleading receipt 388 None No
Fraudulent disposal of goods on which $ advanced 389(1) None No
Fraudulent receipts under Bank Act 390 None No
Disposal of property to defraud creditors 392 None No
Fraud in relation to fares 393(1) None No
Offering advantage to avoid paying fare 393(2) None No
Trader failing to keep accounts 402(1) None No
Applying or removing marks without authority 417(1) None No
Remove natural bar without permission 440 None No
Utter counterfeit coin 453 None No
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