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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

s. 163.1(2) — making / publishing / possessing for publication

Imprisonment
1–14 years
Fine
No fine stated

Indictable only; minimum 1 year.

s. 163.1(3) — transmitting / distributing / selling / advertising / importing / exporting

Imprisonment
1–14 years
Fine
No fine stated

Indictable only; minimum 1 year.

s. 163.1(4) — possession — indictable

Imprisonment
1–10 years
Fine
No fine stated

Minimum 1 year.

s. 163.1(4) — possession — summary conviction

Imprisonment
6 months–2 years less a day
Fine
No fine stated

Minimum 6 months.

s. 163.1(4.1) — accessing — indictable

Imprisonment
1–10 years
Fine
No fine stated

Minimum 1 year.

s. 163.1(4.1) — accessing — summary conviction

Imprisonment
6 months–2 years less a day
Fine
No fine stated

Minimum 6 months.

Source

Statute
Criminal Code s. 163.1
Official source
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, attempt, concurrence, plea, discretion, parole rules, ancillary orders, forfeiture / s. 163.1 orders. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.