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Summary-conviction note — Criminal Code s. 787: unless the punishment is otherwise prescribed by law, summary conviction is imprisonment up to 2 years less a day, OR up to 6 months, OR a fine up to $5,000, or any combination. Summary tiers above use s. 787.
Offences by family
Against the person
Administering a noxious thing
Criminal Code s. 245
Assault (aggravated)
Criminal Code s. 268
Assault (simple)
Criminal Code ss. 265–266; s. 267
Counselling or assisting suicide
Criminal Code s. 241
Criminal harassment (stalking)
Criminal Code s. 264
Criminal negligence causing death or bodily harm
Criminal Code ss. 219–221
Defamatory libel
Criminal Code ss. 298–301
Domestic violence
No standalone offence — s. 718.2(a)(ii) aggravating factor
Hate crime
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, ss. 318, 319, 320, 320.1, 320.1001, 423.3, 430(4.1), 718.2(a)(i), 787(1); as amended by the Combatting Hate Act, S.C. 2026, c. 15 (in force 18 July 2026)
Homicide — manslaughter
Criminal Code ss. 234 / 236
Homicide — murder
Criminal Code ss. 229 / 231 / 235 / 745
Human trafficking
Criminal Code ss. 279.01–279.03
Infanticide
Criminal Code ss. 232–233
Kidnapping and hostage taking
Criminal Code ss. 279, 279.1
Torture
Criminal Code s. 269.1
Uttering threats
Criminal Code s. 264.1
Sexual offences
Non-consensual distribution of intimate images
Criminal Code s. 162.1
Prostitution / sexual services offences
Criminal Code ss. 286.1–286.4
Sexual assault
Criminal Code ss. 271–273
Voyeurism
Criminal Code s. 162
Property
Arson
Criminal Code ss. 433–436
Burglary (break and enter)
Criminal Code s. 348
Extortion
Criminal Code s. 346
Possession of a break-in instrument / disguise with intent
Criminal Code s. 351
Possession of stolen property
Criminal Code ss. 354–355
Robbery
Criminal Code ss. 343–344
Taking a motor vehicle or vessel without consent
Criminal Code s. 335
Theft
Criminal Code ss. 322 + 334
Vandalism (mischief)
Criminal Code s. 430
Fraud & financial
Bankruptcy offences
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act s. 198
Competition offences
Competition Act ss. 45, 47, 52
Counterfeit trademark goods
Trade-marks Act s. 51.01 (to be confirmed)
Counterfeiting currency
Criminal Code ss. 448–462
Criminal copyright infringement
Copyright Act s. 42
Forgery and use of forged documents
Criminal Code ss. 366–368.1
Fraud
Criminal Code s. 380
Identity theft and identity fraud
Criminal Code ss. 402.2, 403
Money laundering (proceeds of crime)
Criminal Code s. 462.31
Tax evasion
Income Tax Act s. 239; Excise Tax Act s. 327
Drugs
Drug possession
CDSA s. 4 + Cannabis Act s. 8
Drug trafficking / sale
CDSA s. 5 + Cannabis Act ss. 9–10
Weapons
Public order
Causing a disturbance / disorderly conduct
Criminal Code s. 175
Illegal gaming and betting houses
Criminal Code s. 201
Indignity to a dead body
Criminal Code s. 182
Obscenity and indecent acts
Criminal Code ss. 163, 173
Against the state
Electoral offences
Canada Elections Act ss. 480–499 (punishment: s. 500)
Espionage / communicating safeguarded information
Security of Information Act s. 16
Military offences
National Defence Act s. 88
Nuclear offences
Nuclear Safety and Control Act s. 48 (punishment: s. 50)
Organized crime
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, ss. 467.1, 467.11, 467.111, 467.12, 467.13, 467.14, 718.2(a)(iv), 787(1)
Piracy
Criminal Code s. 75
Sabotage
Criminal Code s. 52
Sedition and intimidating Parliament
Criminal Code ss. 59–61; s. 51
Terrorism offences
Criminal Code ss. 83.02–83.22
Treason
Criminal Code ss. 46–47
Traffic & transport
Aircraft hijacking
Criminal Code s. 76
Aviation offences
Aeronautics Act s. 7.3; Criminal Code s. 77
Dangerous operation of a conveyance
Criminal Code ss. 320.13, 320.17, 320.19, 320.2
DUI / drink driving
Criminal Code ss. 320.14 / 320.19 / 320.2 / 320.21 (2018 regime)
Failure to stop after an accident (hit and run)
Criminal Code ss. 320.16, 320.19, 320.2
Interference with transportation facilities
Criminal Code s. 248
Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
Criminal Code ss. 320.18, 320.19
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking
Criminal Code ss. 342.1 / 342.2 + s. 430(5)
Interception of private communications
Criminal Code ss. 184, 193
Environment & wildlife
Animal cruelty
Criminal Code ss. 445.1, 447
Environmental offences
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 s. 272
Fisheries offences
Fisheries Act s. 40
Wildlife offences
Species at Risk Act s. 97; Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 s. 13; WAPPRIITA s. 22
Immigration & borders
Contraband tobacco and alcohol
Excise Act, 2001 s. 214
Immigration offences
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ss. 117, 127–128; Citizenship Act s. 29
Smuggling (customs)
Customs Act ss. 159–160
Corruption & justice
Breach of court orders and failure to attend
Criminal Code ss. 127, 145(2)–(5)
Bribery and corruption (public officials)
Criminal Code ss. 119–125; Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act s. 3
Escape from custody and prison breach
Criminal Code ss. 144–145
Obstructing justice
Criminal Code s. 139
Perjury and false evidence
Criminal Code ss. 131–134
Public mischief (false report)
Criminal Code s. 140
Resisting or obstructing a peace officer
Criminal Code s. 129
Children & vulnerable people
Abduction of a child
Criminal Code ss. 280–283
Child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Criminal Code s. 163.1
Child sexual offences (non-material)
Criminal Code ss. 151–153.1
Failure to provide necessaries / abandoning a child
Criminal Code ss. 215, 218