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Homicide — manslaughterVerified against official source

Verified against official source

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

Statutory range

Manslaughter with a firearm

Imprisonment: Up to life; minimum 4 years
Fine: No summary track

Other manslaughter

Imprisonment: Up to life; no minimum
Fine: No summary track

Note on this entry

s. 236(2) (added 2026) and s. 745(c.1) parole 10–25 years are flagged as 2026-amendment material — re-check the live consolidated text.

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 234 / 236
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: Plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.