Criminal Code and Related Definitions

From Criminal Law Notebook

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.

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Defined terms: "Act" (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|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)]
"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 "this section" Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials
"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
"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
"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
"Attorney General" s. 2 "this Act" Definition of Crown, Prosecutor and Attorney General
"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
"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
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 "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)
C
"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)
"chairperson" s. 672.1(1) "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] Mental Illness
"change" s. 732.1 "this section and section 732.2" Variation of Probation Orders
"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
"child" s. 172 "this section" Miscellaneous Sexual Offences
"child pornography" s. 163.1 "this section" Definition of Child Pornography
"clerk of the court" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"clerk of the court" s. 762 "this Part" [Pt. XXV – Effect and Enforcement of Recognizances (ss. 762 to 773)] Estreatment of Recognizance
"coastal waters of Canada" s. 339 "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
"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 "this section" Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence)
"complainant" s. 2 "this Act" Role of the Victim and Third Parties
"computer data" s. 342.1 "this section" Unauthorized Use of Computer (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. 342.1 "this section" Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence)
"counsel" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"count" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments
"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 "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. 716 "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] Amendments to Charges Criminal Courts
"court" s. 752 "this Part" 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 "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 "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 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" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] Definition of Firearms
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. 492.1 "this section" Tracking Warrant
"data" s. 492.2 "this section" Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder
"database" s. 490.011 "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 offences" s. 462.3 "this Part" [Pt. XII.2 – Proceeds of Crime (ss. 462.3 to 462.5)] Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime
"designated offence" s. 487.04 "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911" DNA Orders
"designated offence" s. 490.011 "in this section and in sections 490.012 to 490.032" [relating to SOIRA Orders] SOIRA Orders
"device" s. 342.2 "this section" Unauthorized Use of Computer (Offence)
"disorderly house" s. 197 "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)]
"disposition" s. 672.1(1) "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] Mental Illness
"DNA" s. 487.04 "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911"
"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 s. "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 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
"dwelling-house" s. 2 "this Act" Definition of Dwelling House
E
"electro-convulsive therapy" s. 672.61 "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)
"enactment" s. 6 "this section" Presumption of Innocence
Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments
"environment" s. 2 "this Act" Time and Place
“every one” s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"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)]
"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)
F
"false document" s. 321 "this Part" [Pt. IX – Offences Against Rights of Property (ss. 321 to 378)]
"fine" s. 716 "this Part" [Pt. XXIII – Sentencing (ss. 716 to 751.1)] Fines
"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)]
"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)]
"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)]
"gaming equipment" s. 197 "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)]
"genocide" s. 319 "this section" Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence)
"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
"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)]
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
"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
"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 "this section" Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence)
"identifiable group" s. 319 "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
"infrastructure facility" s. 431.2(1) "this section" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
"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 "In this section" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
"interest" s. 347.1(1) "apply in subsection (2)" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
"internationally protected person" s. 2 "this Act" see Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"intimate image" s. 162.1 "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
"judge" s. 164(8) "this section" Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials
"judge" s. 320 Section 320 Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices
"judge" s. 462.3 [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" Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices
"judge" s. 492.1(8) "this section" Tracking Warrant
"judge" s. 492.2 "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. 552 "this Part" [Pt. XIX – Indictable Offences – Trial Without a Jury (ss. 552 to 572)] Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices
"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)]
L
"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
"lumber" s. 339 "this section" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
"lumbering equipment" s. 339 "this section" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
M
"medical assistance in dying" s. 227 "this section" Assisted Dying Offences (Offence)
"medical assistance in dying" s. 241 "this section" Assisted Dying Offences (Offence)
"medical practitioner" s. 227 "this section"
"medical practitioner" s. 241 "this section"
"medical practitioner" s. 672.1(1) "this Part" [Pt. XX.1 – Mental Disorder (ss. 672.1 to 672.95)] Mental Illness
"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 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
"motor vehicle" s. 2 "this Act" Impaired Driving, Over 80 and Refusal (Offence)
"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)
"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 "this section"
"nurse practitioner" s. 241 "this section"
O
"offence" s. 183 "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)] List of Designated Wiretap Eligible Offences
"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
"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. 214 "this Part" [Pt. VIII – Offences Against the Person and Reputation (ss. 214 to 320.1)]
"optional conditions" s. 732.1 "In this section and section 732.2" Terms and Conditions of a Conditional Sentence Order
"order" s. 462.371 "this section" Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime
"organization" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"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
"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
"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
“person” s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"pharmacist" s. 241 "this section"
"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
"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
"private communication" s. 183 "this Part" [Pt. VI – Invasion of Privacy (ss. 183 to 196.1)]) Wiretaps
"primary designated offence" s. 487.04 "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911"
"prison" s. 2 "this Act" Prison Breach (Offence)
"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 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 Firearms
"prohibited firearm" s. 84(1) "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] Definition of 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)] Possession of Stolen Property (Offence)
"proseuctor" s. 2 "this Act"
"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 "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. 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 "this section" Tracking Warrant
"public officer" s. 492.2 " 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)]
"public place" s. 213 "this section" Solicitation (Offence)
"public place" s. 286.1(5) "this section" Commodification of Sexual Services (Offence)
"public place" s. 319 "this section" Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence)
"public stores" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations
"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)
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"
"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)]
"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
"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
"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 Firearms
"restricted firearm" s. 84(1) "this Part" [Pt. III – Firearms and Other Weapons (ss. 84 to 117.15)] Definition of 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
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"schedule" s. 762 "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
"sentence" s. 673 "this Part" [Pt. XXI – Appeals – Indictable Offences (ss. 673 to 696)] (s. 673) 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)] (s. 785) Right of Appeal of Verdicts or Sentences for Summary Offences
"serious offence" s. 2 and 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
"solicitor" s. 183 "In 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
"stamped" s. 121.1(1) undefined Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences
"statements" s. 319 "this section" Public Incitement of Hatred (Offence)
"steal" s. 2 "this Act" Theft (Offence)
"summary conviction court" s. 785 [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)]
"superior court of criminal jurisdiction" s. 2 "this Act" Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices, Criminal Courts
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"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 and 83.01 Criminal Code Terrorism Definitions
"terrorist group" s. 2 and 83.01 Criminal Code Terrorism Definitions
"testamentary instrument” s. 2 Criminal Code Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments
"theatre" s. 150 "In this Part"[Pt. V – Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (ss. 150 to 182)] Miscellaneous Sexual and Disorderly Conduct Offences
"tobacco product" s. 121.1(1) undefined Miscellaneous Administration of Justice Offences
"tracking data" s. 492.1(8) "this section" Tracking Warrant
"tracking device" s. 492.1(8) "this section" Tracking Warrant
"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. 492.2 "this section." Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder
"transmission data recorder" s. 492.2 "this section." Warrant for Transmission Data Recorder
"trustee" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments
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"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"
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"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 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. 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.
"victim" s. 2 "this Act" Role of the Victim and Third Parties
"videoconference" s. 2 "this Act" Remote Attendance in Court
"voyeuristic recording" s. 164(8) "this section" Seizure and Forfeiture of Obscene or Child Pornographic Materials
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"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
"wreck” s. 2 "this Act" Miscellaneous Offences Against Property
"writing" s. 2 "this Act" Definitions for General Documents, Legal Documents and Financial Instruments
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"Young Offenders Act" s. 487.04 "In this section and in sections 487.05 to 487.0911"
"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
"court" s. 29 "this section" Financial Institution Records
"financial institution" s. 29 "this section" Financial Institution Records
"legal proceedings" s. 29 "this section" Financial Institution Records
"business" s. 30 "In This section"
"copy" s. 30 "In This section" Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act
"court" s. 30 "In This section" Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act
"legal proceeding" s. 30 "In This section" Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act
"record" s. 30 "In This section" Business Records Under the Canada Evidence Act
"corporation" s. 31 "In This section"
"government" s. 31 "In This section"
"photographic film" s. 31 "In This section"
"computer system" s. 31.8 s. 31.1 to 31.6 Electronic Documents and Records
"data" s. 31.8 s. 31.1 to 31.6 Electronic Documents and Records
"electronic document" s. 31.8 s. 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
"secure electronic signature" s. 31.8 s. 31.1 to 31.6 Electronic Documents and Records
"judge" s. 38 "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" National Defence and Security Privilege
"participant" s. 38 "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" National Defence and Security Privilege
"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
"sensitive information" s. 38 "this section and in sections 38.01 to 38.15" National Defence and Security Privilege
"Council" s. 39 s. 39(1)
"cause" s. 44 Part II (s. 43 to 51)
"court" s. 44 Part II (s. 43 to 51)
"judge" s. 44 Part II (s. 43 to 51)
"oath" s. 44 Part II (s. 43 to 51)

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 "Clekr 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" or "telecommunication" 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

  • "Jurat" - "statement on affidavit of when, where, and before whom it was sworn"[1] see also [2]

Repealed Definitions

Term Section Scope Related Sections and/or Articles
"common bawdy-house" s. 197 "this Part" [Pt. VII – Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (ss. 197 to 213)] Gambling Offences (Offence)
"judge" s. 83.28 Section 83.28 and 83.29 Definition of Judicial Officers and Offices
"means" Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence)
"Minister of Health" Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence)
"qualified medical practitioner" Abortion (Unconstitutional Offence)
"street racing" s. 2 "this Act"

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