Legal Glossary

In Canadian law, intimidation of a non-justice participant

Advocating or promoting terrorism is a serious indictable crime in Canada under Section 83.221 of the Criminal Code, tracked in police statistics under UCR Code 3718. This offence targets people …

In Canada, the crime of agreement or arrangement – sexual offence against child (Uniform Crime Reporting, or UCR, Code 1371) is a serious child‑protection offence. It targets situations where a …

In Canadian criminal law, the offence of facilitate terrorist activity Canada (UCR Code 3714) targets anyone who knowingly helps, enables, or makes it easier for terrorism to occur. Under section …

Anal intercourse law Canada has a complex and controversial history, particularly under former Section 159 of the Criminal Code (UCR Code 1375). Historically, this provision made anal intercourse a criminal …

Methamphetamine importation and exportation is one of the most serious drug offences in Canada. Classified under Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Code 4350 and prosecuted as a straight indictable offence, it …

Dangerous operation evading police, causing bodily harm is a serious Canadian driving offence that combines two major crimes: dangerous driving and flight from a peace officer. In simple terms, it …

Mischief relating to war memorials

In Canada, distribution of budding or flowering plants, or more than four cannabis plants is a regulatory offence under the federal Cannabis Act (SC 2018, c. 16). This offence, tracked …

In Canada, obstructing a public or peace officer