Legal Glossary

Abduction under the age of 14 contravening a custody order is a serious child-focused offence in Canadian criminal law. Often called child abduction custody order violations, this crime occurs when …

Opioid possession Canada law is primarily governed by section 4(3) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Under this provision, it is a crime to possess opioids listed in …

Invitation to sexual touching is a serious child‑protection offence in Canada. Under Section 152 of the Criminal Code, it is a crime to invite, encourage, counsel, or incite anyone under …

In Canada, the offence of failure comply demand accident refers to situations where a driver is involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in bodily harm and then refuses …

Offences under Part IV of the Criminal Code dealing with other violations against the administration of law and justice

In Canada, sexual offences pre-1983 Canada were defined very differently than they are today. Before January 4, 1983, crimes such as rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault were governed by …

In failure to appear Canada cases, a person commits an offence when they do not show up for a required court date or do not surrender themselves as ordered, without …

In Canadian criminal law, indecent harassing communications refer to using phones, text messages, emails, social media, or any other telecommunications to send disturbing, indecent, or repeated messages meant to upset, …

In Canada, firearm serial number law plays a critical role in gun control and public safety. Under Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Code 3340 – Firearm transfers or serial numbers, police …

The Quarantine Act Canada is a federal public health law used to prevent the introduction and spread of serious communicable diseases into the country. During the COVID‑19 pandemic, this law …