Legal Glossary

In Canadian law, the category often described in policing data as “other related violations causing death” covers serious criminal offences where a person’s actions or omissions lead to someone’s death, …

In Canada, altering, removing or destroying a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Forcible confinement or kidnapping, classified under UCR Code 1510, refers to unlawfully restricting someone’s freedom of movement against their will. In Canadian criminal law, this conduct is addressed primarily as …

In Canada, concealing terrorist activity is itself a serious crime. Under Section 83.23(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, UCR Code 3726, it is an indictable offence to hide or shelter a …

In Canada, “offensive weapons, explosives” under UCR Code 3310 refers to the crime of carrying or possessing weapons, imitation weapons, prohibited devices, ammunition, or explosives for a dangerous or criminal …

Robbery in Canada is a serious violent property offence that combines theft with force, threats, or intimidation. Under the robbery criminal code canada framework, this crime is captured by Section …

Operation while impaired causing bodily harm (drugs) is a serious impaired driving offence in Canada. It applies where a person operates a motor vehicle or other “conveyance” while their ability …

In Canada, the offence of failure or refusal to comply with a demand

The Competition Act Canada creates serious criminal offences for anti-competitive business conduct such as price‑fixing conspiracies, market allocation agreements, and bid‑rigging. Under the national crime reporting system, these offences are …

Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy, is a powerful synthetic stimulant and hallucinogen that is strictly controlled under Canadian law. Trafficking MDMA – which can include selling, delivering, transporting, or …