Canadian Criminal Code

The offence of participate in activity of terrorist group

Firearms and other offensive weapons offenses under Part III of the Criminal Code of Canada cover a broad range of conduct involving guns, knives, prohibited devices, and related items. This …

In Canadian criminal law, offences against the person and reputation under Part VIII of the Criminal Code cover a wide range of crimes that directly harm someone’s body, life, or …

Heroin possession in Canada is a serious drug offence governed by section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Because heroin (diacetylmorphine) is listed as a Schedule I …

Breaking and entering in Canada is a serious property crime that covers far more than stereotypical “burglary.” Under Section 348 of the Criminal Code, a person can be convicted where …

In Canada, “Other Cannabis Act” offences (Uniform Crime Reporting, or UCR, Code 4981) are a catch‑all category used by police and justice officials for cannabis act violations that do not …

In Canada, the Firearms Act Canada works together with sections 91, 92, 93, and 95 of the Criminal Code to tightly regulate who may possess, use, and transfer firearms, prohibited …

Aggravated assault is one of the most serious assault offences recognized in Canadian criminal law. Under Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Code 1410 and section 268 of the Criminal Code, this …

The parent procuring sexual activity law

In Canadian crime statistics, other violent violations Canada (UCR Code 1630) is a catch‑all category used by police and Statistics Canada for violent incidents that do not neatly fit into …