COVID-19 timeline

• On July 7th, the Government of the Northwest Territories announced it had extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency through July 20th. On July 20th, the Government extended the Public Health Emergency until August 3rd.
• On July 8th, the Government of Nunavut announced it had extended the territory's public health emergency until July 22nd. On July 22nd, the Government extended the public health emergency until August 5th.
• On July 9th, the Government of Nova Scotia announced it was renewing the state of emergency, effective July 11th, until July 25th. On July 23rd, the Government extended the state of emergency until August 8th.
• On July 9th, the Government of Saskatchewan announced it would remove the public health orders related to COVID-19 and lift the state of emergency for the province on July 11th.
• On July 26th, the Government of Manitoba announced it was extending the state of emergency for a period of 30 days.

Selected COVID-19 responses

• The Government of Alberta announced on July 1st that all COVID-19 restrictions were now lifted. The Government said mandatory isolation and quarantine rules would remain in place, and that masking was still required in hospitals, continuing care, mass transit, ride shares, and taxis.
• The Government of Canada announced on July 2nd that beginning July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers, arriving by land or air, who are eligible to enter Canada and who comply with specific criteria, will not be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test. The Government also said that fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized accommodation to await their on-arrival test result.
• On July 19th, the Government announced that on September 7th it intends to open Canada's borders to any fully vaccinated travellers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine. The Government said that as a first step, starting August 9th, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents who are currently residing in the United States for non-essential travel. The Government also said that in addition to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport, effective August 9th international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following Canadian airports: Halifax Stanfield International Airport; Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport; Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport; Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and Edmonton International Airport.
• On July 30th, the Government announced the extension of certain COVID-19 support measures, including:
  • Extending the eligibility period for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until October 23, 2021 and increasing the rate of support employers and organizations can receive during the period between August 29 and September 25, 2021;
  • Extending the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) until October 23, 2021; and
  • Increasing the maximum number of weeks available for the CRB, by an additional 4 weeks, to a total of 54 weeks, at a rate of $300 per week, and ensuring it is available to those who have exhausted their employment insurance (EI) benefits.
• The Government of Prince Edward Island announced on July 6th that Canadian travelers could now apply for a PEI Pass to visit the province and that effective July 18th, PEI would welcome visitors from outside Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, three weeks earlier than originally planned. The Government said that Canadians without the PEI Pass may also travel to PEI but must complete a self-isolation declaration form prior to travel, isolate for eight days, and be tested on their final day of isolation.
• The Government of Quebec announced on July 7th the easing of restrictions effective July 12th, and that the following would apply everywhere in the province:
  • There will no longer be capacity restrictions in retail businesses; and
  • The maximum number of spectators authorized during amateur events is 50 indoors and 100 outdoors.
• On July 26th, the Government announced that additional flexibility for events, audiences, and bars will take effect on August 1st and will apply everywhere in Quebec, and that:
  • For seated events, outdoor capacity will be 500 and indoor capacity will be 250;
  • For stadiums, venues, and festivals, outdoor capacity will be 15,000 and indoor capacity will be 7,500; and
  • Establishments such as bars, restaurants, and microbreweries will be able to serve alcohol until 1 a.m.
• The Government of Ontario announced on July 9th it was moving the province into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16th and that this included, but was not limited to:
  • Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 100 people;
  • Indoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 25 people;
  • Indoor dining permitted with no limits on the number of patrons per table with physical distancing and other restrictions still in effect;
  • Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities to open subject to a maximum 50% capacity; capacity for indoor spectators is 50% or 1,000 people, whichever is less, while capacity for outdoor spectators is 75% or 15,000 people, whichever is less;
  • Essential and non-essential retail with capacity limited to the number of people that can maintain a physical distance of two metres;
  • Personal care services, including services requiring the removal of a face covering, with capacity limited to the number of people that can maintain a physical distance of two metres;
  • Museums, galleries, historic sites, aquariums, zoos, landmarks, botanical gardens, science centres, casinos/bingo halls, amusement parks, fairs and rural exhibitions, and festivals with capacity limited to 50% indoors and 75% outdoors;
  • Concert venues, cinemas, and theatres permitted to operate at up to 50% capacity indoors and up to 75% capacity outdoors; and
  • Indoor food or drink establishments where dance facilities are provided, including nightclubs and restobars, permitted up to 25% capacity.
• The Government of Nova Scotia announced on July 12th that it would start the fourth phase of its reopening plan on July 14th, and that the following restrictions were being eased provincewide:
  • People can have informal gatherings with their household members and close social contacts to a maximum of 25 indoors or 50 outdoors without physical distancing or masks;
  • Restaurants, licensed establishments, and casinos continue to operate with existing mask and distancing rules; establishments can return to their normal service hours;
  • All retail stores can operate at maximum capacity with public health measures in place;
  • Events hosted by a recognized business or organization can have 50% capacity to a maximum of 150 people indoors or 250 people outdoors;
  • Fitness and recreation facilities such as gyms, yoga studios, pools, and arenas can operate at maximum capacity with public health measures in place;
  • Organized sports practices, games, league play, competition, and recreation programs can involve up to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors without physical distancing; and
  • Museums, libraries, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia can open at maximum capacity with public health measures in place.
• The Government of Nunavut announced on July 14th the easing of public health measures in Iqaluit, and that as of July 16th:
  • Outdoor gatherings increase to a maximum of 100 people;
  • Indoor gatherings in dwellings increase to 15 people;
  • Restaurants and licensed facilities may open to 50% capacity;
  • Group counselling is permitted for up to 20 people;
  • Fitness classes are allowed for a maximum of 10 people;
  • Museums, galleries, and libraries may allow group tours;
  • The theatre may open at 50% capacity; and
  • Indoor team sports are now permitted.
• On July 28th, the Government announced an easing of public health measures in all Nunavut communities and that as of July 30th:
  • Indoor public gatherings in facilities such as community halls increase to 75% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less;
  • There are no restrictions to outdoor gatherings;
  • Restaurants and bars may open to 75% capacity; and
  • The theatre may open increase to 75% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less.
  • Gyms, fitness centres and swimming pools may increase group sessions to 25 people.
• The Government of Manitoba announced on July 14th it would implement the second phase of its Reopening Path two weeks early, and that effective July 17th the new public health orders would allow the following:
  • Indoor gatherings at private residences are permitted to a maximum of five people; indoor gatherings in public spaces are permitted to a maximum of 25 people;
  • Outdoor gatherings on private property increase to a maximum of 25 people, public outdoor gatherings increase to a maximum of 150 people;
  • Retail businesses increase to 50% capacity;
  • Restaurants, licensed premises, and food court capacities expand to 50% capacity; opening hours extend to midnight;
  • Dance, theatre, and music school capacities increase to 50%;
  • Indoor sporting facilities may host groups up to a maximum of 25 people, interaction between groups and tournaments are not permitted;
  • Outdoor recreation including games and practices may take place to maximum group size of 50 people;
  • Gym and fitness centre capacities expand to 50%;
  • Libraries may open to 50% capacity;
  • The following may now reopen for fully immunized people only, to a maximum capacity of 50%: movie theatres, bingo halls, VLT lounges and casinos, and museums and galleries; and
  • Large-scale, outdoor professional sports or performing arts events may operate with capacities up to 100%.
• The Government of Yukon announced on July 21st that, effective August 4th, it will lift the requirement for people to self-isolate upon entry to the territory, the requirement to wear masks in indoor public spaces, and the requirement for physical distancing at bars and restaurants, allowing these establishments to return to full capacity as it was before the pandemic.
• The Government of New Brunswick announced on July 23rd that the province's mandatory order would not be renewed on July 31st, and that the end of the order would:
  • Lift all mandatory travel and public health restrictions that have been in place over the course of the pandemic;
  • Lift all provincial border restrictions; provincial border checks will cease, and registration will no longer be required to enter New Brunswick from anywhere in Canada;
  • Lift all limits on gatherings and the number of people within facilities; capacity limits in theatres, restaurants, and stores will no longer be required; and
  • End the requirement to wear face masks in public.
• The Government said federal border restrictions would remain in effect.

Wildfires

• The Government of Canada announced on July 4th that it had accepted a formal Request for Federal Assistance from British Columbia, which is dealing with an unprecedented wildfire situation.
• The Government of British Columbia on July 20th declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.
• Vancouver-based Canfor Corporation announced the curtailment, beginning July 26th, of approximately 115 million board feet of production capacity at its Canadian sawmills during the third quarter of 2021 due to the significant supply chain challenges and transportation backlog in Western Canada as a result of the extreme wildfire conditions.
• The Government of Ontario announced on July 14th that due to the extreme fire hazard and increased forest fire activity, it had issued an Emergency Area Order for all of Northwestern Ontario.

Resources

• The Government of Alberta announced it had become a 50% equity partner in the Sturgeon Refinery, north of Edmonton, and that Calgary-based Canadian Natural Resources Limited will continue to hold 50% equity. The Government said the 50% ownership interest was previously held by North West Refining Inc. of Calgary and that the agreement includes a 10-year extension of the processing agreement to 2058.
• The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced an agreement in principle for the financial restructuring of the Lower Churchill Projects, including a federal loan guarantee of $1 billion for the Project's Muskrat Falls and Labrador Transmission Assets.

Manufacturing

• United Kingdom-based Rio Tinto announced it had begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia due to a strike. The company said production would be reduced to around 35% of the smelter's annual capacity.
• Unifor announced on July 27th that members of Local 112 and 673 at the Downsview plant in Toronto employed by Bombardier Aviation and De Havilland Aircraft Canada had commenced strike action. Unifor said approximately 1,500 Bombardier workers and 700 De Havilland workers were on strike affecting both companies.
• Aurora, Ontario-based Magna International Inc. and Veoneer, a manufacturer of automotive safety technology based in Sweden, announced they had entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Magna will acquire Veoneer for an equity value of USD $3.8 billion. The companies said the transaction is expected to close near the end of 2021, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Transportation

• Toronto-based Porter Airlines Inc. announced service would restart at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on September 8th. Porter also said it would be establishing service at Toronto Pearson International Airport for the first time and extending service to destinations throughout North America with the introduction of up to 80 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet. Porter said the planes have transcontinental range and will enter into service starting in the second half of 2022.
• Montreal-based Air Canada announced its current summer transborder schedule, including 55 routes and 34 destinations in the United States, with up to 220 daily flights between the United States and Canada. Air Canada said the schedule coincides with the loosening of restrictions on travel between the two countries.
• The Government of Canada announced it was taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor.

Other news

• The Bank of Canada announced it held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of 0.25%. The target for the overnight rate was reduced by 150 basis points during March 2020. The Bank also said that it was adjusting its quantitative easing (QE) program to a target pace of $2 billion per week.
• Washington State-based Amazon.com, Inc. announced on June 28th that it plans to open its first amazon robotics fulfillment center in Parkland County, Alberta, creating more than 1,000 full-and part-time jobs. Amazon said the new robotics fulfillment center is set to launch in 2022.
• Bermuda-based Brookfield Business Partners L.P. announced in late June an agreement to acquire Modulaire Group, a provider of modular leasing services in Europe and Asia-Pacific and based in the United Kingdom, for USD $5 billion. Brookfield said the closing of the transaction is expected by the end of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

United States and other international news

• The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 0.00% to 0.25%. The last change in the target range was a 100 basis points decrease announced in March 2020. The FOMC also said it would continue to increase its holdings of Treasury securities by at least $80 billion per month and of agency mortgage-backed securities by at least $40 billion per month.
• The European Central Bank (ECB) announced (i) the interest rates on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50%, respectively; (ii) net asset purchases under the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) will continue with a total envelope of €1,850 billion until at least the end of March 2022; and (iii) net purchases under the asset purchase programme (APP) will continue at a monthly pace of €20 billion. The ECB Governing Council said it expects purchases under the PEPP over the current quarter to be conducted at a significantly higher pace than during the first months of the year.
• The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced it will apply a negative interest rate of -0.1% to the Policy-Rate Balances in current accounts held by financial institutions at the BoJ and that it will purchase a necessary amount of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) without setting an upper limit so that 10-year JGB yields will remain at around zero percent.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds at 0.10% and the interest on Exchange Settlement balances at zero percent. The last change in the target for the cash rate was a 15 basis points reduction in November 2020. The RBA also said it would continue purchasing government bonds, after the completion of the current bond purchase program in early September, at a rate of AUD $4 billion a week until at least mid-November.
• The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept the Official Cash Rate (OCR), its main policy rate, unchanged at 0.25%. The last change in the OCR was a 75 basis points reduction in March 2020. The RBNZ also said it had agreed to reduce the current stimulatory level of monetary settings and that it will halt additional asset purchases under the Large Scale Asset Purchase (LSAP) programme by July 23, 2021.
• The Executive Board of Sweden's Riksbank left the repo rate unchanged at 0.00% and said the rate is expected to remain at this level during the forecast period. The Riksbank also said that during the fourth quarter it will buy bonds for an aggregate nominal amount of SEK 68.5 billion and that this means the purchasing rate will continue to be tapered off but that the envelope for asset purchases of SEK 700 billion will be fully utilised up until the end of 2021.
• OPEC and non-OPEC members announced they had resolved to adjust upward their overall production by 0.4 mb/d on a monthly basis starting August 2021 until phasing out the 5.8 mb/d production adjustment and to endeavor to end production adjustments by the end of September 2022.
• California-based Zoom Video Communications, Inc. announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Five9, Inc., a provider of cloud contact center solutions, also of California, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately USD $14.7 billion. Zoom said the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022, subject to Five9 stockholder and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Financial market news

• West Texas Intermediate crude oil closed at USD $73.95 per barrel on July 30th, up from a closing value of USD $73.47 at the end of June. Western Canadian Select crude oil traded in the USD $52 to $62 per barrel range throughout July. The Canadian dollar closed at 80.24 cents U.S. on July 30th, down from 80.68 cents U.S. at the end of June. The S&P/TSX composite index closed at 20,287.80 on July 30th, up from 20,165.58 at the end of June.

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Due to computer system constraints, a small number of Indigenous ancestry responses names that include special characters cannot be presented correctly on this page. The following list shows the correct spelling of these names:

Correct spelling of these names

Code	Name
1222	Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw ancestry
122201	Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw, n.o.s.
122202	Dzawada̱'enux̱w
122208	'Na̱mǥis
122212	Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw ancestry, n.i.e.
12310214	Stó:lō
12310217	W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich)

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Changes in legislation and the resulting change in the offence classification creates discontinuity in the historical record of particular criminal offences. Legislative changes to assault, sexual assault, theft, arson, mischief, prostitution and youth crime must be considered when making comparisons over time. Some of the more significant changes are as follows:

Sexual Assault: Bill C-127 (1983):

Bill C-127 abolished the offences of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault and introduced a three-tiered structure for sexual assault offences. C-127 also eased the circumstances under which police could lay charges in incidents of sexual and non-sexual assault.

Young Offenders Act (1984):

With the proclamation of the Young Offenders Act in April 1984, 12 years old became the minimum age for which charges could be laid under the Criminal Code. However, the maximum age continued to vary until April 1985, when the maximum age of 17 (up to the 18th birthday) was established in all provinces and territories. Youths, as defined in this publication, refer to those aged 12 to 17 (inclusive). This definition applies to the target group who fall under the delegation of the Young Offenders Act (YOA).

Traffic Offences: Bill C-18 (1985):

In December 1985, Bill C-18 made major legislative changes with respect to certain traffic offences. It imposed more stringent sentences for dangerous driving and drinking and driving. It also facilitated the enforcement of impaired driving laws by authorizing police to take blood and/or breath samples under certain circumstances. As a result, data previous to 1985 for traffic offences are not comparable and have not been presented.

Property value limits: Bill C-18 (1985) and Bill C-42 (1995):

In 1985, Bill C-18 altered the property value limits from under and over $200 to under and over $1,000. This applied to offences such as Theft, Possession of Stolen Goods, Mischief and Fraud. As of February 1995, Bill C-42 revised the property value limits to under and over $5,000.

Alternative measures: Bill C-41 (1996):

Bill C-41 came into force on September 3, 1996. One of its highlights was the introduction of "alternative measures" for adults, which provided ways of dealing with disputes and minor offences outside of formal court proceedings.

Firearms: Bill C-68 (1997):

Bill C-68, came into force on January 1, 1997, requiring all firearm owners to obtain a firearms license by January 1st, 2001. This license replaces the Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC) in use since 1977. As of October 1, 1998, firearms had to be registered by October 1st 2003 (within 5 years). Bill C-68 also provided for tougher penalties for using a firearm while committing a crime.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: Bill C-8 (1997):

This legislation came into force on May 14, 1997. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) repealed and replaced the Narcotic Control Act (NCA) and parts of the Food and Drug Act (FDA). With this change in legislation, offences related to the possession, trafficking and importation of certain controlled or restricted substances not identified in earlier statutes were now (since 1997) included in the 'other drugs' category. Comparisons with years prior to 1997 should be made with caution.

Dangerous Operation Evading Police: Bill C-202 (2000):

Bill C-202 came into effect on March 30th, 2000. This legislation modifies section 249 of the Criminal Code, thus creating new offences surrounding the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle when used for evading police.

Youth Criminal Justice Act: Bill C-7 (2003):

The extrajudicial measures encouraged by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), proclaimed on April 1, 2003, included: taking no further action informal police warnings, referrals to community programs, formal police cautions, Crown cautions, and extrajudicial sanctions programs.

Street Racing: Bill C-19 (2006):

Bill C-19 came into force on December 14, 2006 and addressed the street-racing problem by making four amendments to the Criminal Code. "Street-racing" was defined and five new street-racing offences were added. For three of the new offences, it provided maximum penalties longer than those currently provided for Dangerous Operation or Criminal Negligence in the Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and it introduced mandatory driving prohibition orders for a minimum period of time, with the length of the prohibition increasing for repeat offences.

Unauthorized Recording of a Movie: Bill C-59 (2007):

Bill C-59, came into force on June 22, 2007, addressing the illegal recording of movies in theatres by creating two new offences in the Criminal Code: Recording for Personal Use of a Movie Shown in a Theatre and Recording for Commercial Purposes of a Movie Shown in a Theatre.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2008):

As a result of Bill C-2, which came into force on February 28, 2008, the age of consent was raised from 14 to 16 for the following Criminal Code offences: Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation, Bestiality and Exposure to Person Under 14. The UCR also created a new violation code for Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability.

Impaired Operation and Failure to Provide a Blood Sample were modified to now differentiate between alcohol and drugs (or a combination of the two). Fail/refuse to provide breath sample and failure to comply or refusal (drugs) will now have a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Bill C-2 also created two additional firearm-related offences, Robbery to Steal a Firearm and Breaking and Entering to Steal a Firearm, both of which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants) Bill C-14 (2009):

Bill C-14 officially came into effect on October 2, 2009. As a result, two new violation codes were created: Assault Against Peace Officer with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm, and Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer.

Codifying Identity Theft: Bill S-4 (2010):

Bill S-4 came into effect on January 8, 2010. As a result, two new violation codes were created: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud.

Trafficking in Person's under the age of 18: Bill C-268 (2010):

Bill C-268 came into effect on June 29, 2010. As a result, section 279.011(1) was added to the Criminal Code. This section is incorporated into the existing UCR violation code for Trafficking in Persons.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings): Bill S-215 (2010):

Bill S-215 became law on December 15, 2010. This bill amended the Criminal Code to clarify that suicide bombings fall within the definition of "terrorist activity" and as such, are included under UCR codes for the following: Participate in Terrorist Activity, Facilitate Terrorist Activity, and Instruct/Carry Out Terrorist Activity.

Tackling Auto Theft and Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime: Bill S-9 (2011):

Bill S-9 officially came into effect on April 29, 2011. As a result, a new UCR violation code for Motor Vehicle Theft was created, replacing the former UCR violations of Motor Vehicle Theft Over $5,000 and Motor Vehicle Theft $5,000 and Under.

Possession of Stolen Goods was separated into two new categories; Possession of Stolen Goods Over $5,000 and Possession of Stolen Goods $5,000 and Under.

Three new UCR violation codes were also created: Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Trafficking in Stolen Goods Over $5,000 and Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and Under.

Amendment to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: Bill C-475 (2011):

Bill C-475 came into effect on June 26, 2011. As a result, section 7.1(1) was added to the Criminal Code. This section is included under the UCR violation code of Precursor/Equipment (Crystal Meth, Ecstasy).

The Safe Streets Act: Bill C-10 (2012):

Bill C-10 came into effect on August 9, 2012. As a result, two new sections were added to the Criminal Code; Section 172.2(1) and Section 171.1(1). Section 172.2(1) is mapped to the existing UCR code of Luring a Child Via Computer. Section 171.1(1) is mapped to the new UCR violation code of Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Children.

Combating Terrorism Act: Bill S-7 (2013):

Bill S-7 came into effect on July 15th, 2013. This bill amends the Criminal Code to create the offences of: Leaving or Attempting to Leave Canada to Commit Certain Terrorism Offences, and brought changes to the offence of Harbouring / Concealing Terrorist. Seven new UCR violation codes were introduced mid-2013 in response to this legislation.

Mischief to war memorials: Bill C-217 (2014):

Under Criminal Code sections 430(4.11(a)), 430(4.11(b)) and 430 (4.2), Bill C-217 created a new criminal offence of Mischief Relating to War Memorials when it came into force on the 19th of June, 2014. At the same time, the UCR violation Mischief in Relation to Cultural Property was introduced to the survey.

Recruitment to Criminal Organizations: Bill C-394 (2014):

This bill came into force on September 6th, 2014 and made the recruitment of members by a criminal organization a criminal offence under section 467.111 of the Criminal Code.

Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act: Bill C-36 (2014):

Bill C-36 came into effect in December 2014. The new legislation targeted "The exploitation that is inherent in prostitution and the risks of violence posed to those who engage in it" (Criminal Code Chapter 25, preamble). Violations classified as Offences in Relation to Sexual Services are considered to be violent offences and include: The Purchasing of Sexual Services or Communicating for that Purpose, Receiving a Material Benefit Deriving from the Purchase of Sexual Services, Procuring of Persons for the Purpose of Prostitution, and Advertising Sexual Services Offered for Sale. In addition, a number of other offences related to prostitution continue to be considered non-violent offences and are classified under Other Criminal Code offences. These include Public Communication to Sell Sexual Services and Offences Related to Impeding Traffic to Buy or Sell Sexual Services.

At the same time, the UCR survey was amended to add additional offence codes for the following violent violations: Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity, and Householder Permitting Prohibited Sexual Activity. The following violations officially expired on December 5, 2014: Bawdy House, Living off the Avails of Prostitution of a Person Under 18, Procuring, Obtains/Communicates with a Person Under 18 for Purpose of Sex, and Other Prostitution.

Effective December 2014, Bill C-36 amended the definition of the offence "Common Bawdy House" in the Criminal Code to remove reference to prostitution. As a result of this amendment, the UCR violation of "Bawdy House" was terminated, and the new violation of "Common Bawdy House" was introduced under 'Other Violations'.

Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act: Bill C-13 (2015):

On March 9, 2015, Bill C-13 Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act came into effect. As a result, a new criminal offence of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images was added to the Criminal Code and the UCR survey. It also clarified the Criminal Code offence of Harassing / Indecent Communications can be committed by any means of telecommunication.

Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act: Bill C-10 (2015):

On April 10 2015, Bill C-10 Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act came into effect. As a result, this legislation created the Criminal Code offence of Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco which is counted under the UCR violation Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice. Prior to April 2015, the offence was counted under the Excise Act. As such, comparisons of these two violations to previous years should be made with caution.

Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act: Bill C-26 (2015):

On July 17th, 2015, Bill C-26 increased the maximum penalties for 6 sexual offences against children, including Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation, Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child and Failure to Comply with Order / Breach of Probation (when relating to a sexual offence).

Anti-terrorism Act: Bill C-51 (2015):

Bill C-51 came into effect on July 18, 2015. As a result, a new UCR violation code for the offence of "Advocating or Promoting Commission of Terrorism Offences" was added to the survey to respond to this amendment to the Criminal Code.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying): Bill C-14 (2016):

On June 17, 2016, Bill C-14 came in effect. As a result, three new UCR violation codes were introduced in response to these amendments: Fail to Comply With Safeguards Forging /Destruction of Documents Related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), and Failing to Comply with Regulations / Obligations regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related Amendments to other Acts: Bill C-37 (2017):

On May 18, 2017, Bill C-37 came into effect. As a result, the offence of possessing, producing, selling or importing anything knowing it will be used to produce or traffic in crystal meth or ecstasy was expanded to include all substances listed in Schedule I, II , III, IV or V of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Mischief): Bill C-305 (2017):

On December 12, 2017, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-305. This bill amended Section 430 (4.1) of the Criminal Code to include "mischief in relation to property that is used by an identifiable group for educational purposes, administrative, social, cultural, or sports activities or events or as residence for seniors." Previously this section of the Criminal Code only included "mischief to property primarily used for worship."

An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts: Bill C-45 (2018):

On June 21, 2018, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts. The 'come into force' date for this legislation was October 17, 2018. In response to this new legislation, on October 17, 2018 the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey accepted 22 new violation codes and expired all existing cannabis-specific violations.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts: Bill C-46 (2018):

On June 21, 2018, royal assent was granted to Bill C-46. The 'come into force' date for Part 1 of this legislation was June 21, 2018. Part 2 came into effect on December 18, 2018 (180 days after Part 1).

Part 1 (effective June 21, 2018)

Part 1 of Bill C-46 amended the provisions of the Criminal Code that dealt with offences and procedures relating to impaired driving. As a result, 7 new UCR violation codes were added to the survey.

Part 2 (effective December 18, 2018)

Part 2 of Bill C-46 repealed the provisions of the Criminal Code that dealt with offences and procedures relating to conveyances, including those provisions enacted by Part 1, and replaced them with provisions in a new part of the Criminal Code. In response to Part 2 of Bill C-46, all existing UCR traffic violation codes have been mapped to new Criminal Code sections or expired. In addition, the UCR survey will no longer be collecting provincial traffic offences.

An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms: Bill C-71 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, royal assent was granted to Bill C-71. Part 1 and part 2 of this Act proposed changes in firearms regulations. Part 1 amends the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code (Code) and the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited, Restricted or Non-Restricted.

Part 2 of the bill reintroduced the legislative amendments contained in Bill C-52 An Act to amend Chapter 6 of the Statues of Canada, 2012 (short title: Supporting Vested Rights Under Access to Information Act), which amend the Ending the Long gun Registry Act (ELRA), the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Privacy Act. However, in response to this Act no changes were made to the UCR survey.

An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting): Bill C-84 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, royal assent was granted to Bill C-84. This enactment amends the Criminal Code to define "bestiality"; expand the scope of the offence of encouraging, aiding or assisting in the fighting or baiting of animals or birds so that the offence includes promoting, arranging, receiving money for, or taking part in, the fighting or baiting of animals or birds, and also applies with respect to the training, transporting or breeding of animals or birds for fighting or baiting. It also expands the scope of the offence of building, making, maintaining or keeping a cockpit so that the offence applies with respect to any arena for animal fighting.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts: Bill C-75 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-75, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts". As a response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey.

Effective June 21, 2019, Criminal Code sections 159 Anal intercourse, 179 Vagrancy, 181 Spreading false news, 210 Keeping common bawdy-house, 211 Transporting person to bawdy-house and 287 Procuring miscarriage have been repealed. As a result, two UCR codes have been expired: Anal Intercourse and Common Bawdy House (to keep, to transport a person to).

Effective September 19, 2019, the general penalty for summary conviction offences (except sections 173(2)(b), 271(b) and 444(2)(b)) has been increased to 2 years. As a result, the maximum penalty for the 9 relevant UCR codes has been increased from 6 months to 2 years at this time: Communicating To Provide Sexual Services for Consideration, Stopping or Impeding Traffic for the Purpose of Offering, Providing or Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration Betting House, Gaming House, Disturb the Peace, Indecent acts, Trespass at Night, and all Other Criminal Code (includes Part XII.1 CC) and Operation - low blood drug concentration violation codes.

Quarantine Act (S.C. 2005, c.20)

In March of 2020, the Quarantine Act was amended to add Covid-19 to the schedule of communicable diseases. A communicable disease "means a human disease that is caused by an infectious agent or a biological toxin and poses a risk of significant harm to public health, or a disease listed in the schedule, and includes an infectious agent that causes a communicable disease". Public Health orders require travelers returning to Canada by land, air or sea, to follow self-isolation orders for 14 days after arrival, and UCR code 6600 was created to charge anyone who violates these orders.

Comparing UCR Data with Courts and Corrections Data

It is difficult to make comparisons between data reported by police and data from other sectors of the criminal justice system (i.e., courts and corrections). There is no single unit of count (i.e., incidents, offences, charges, cases or persons) which is defined consistently across the major sectors of the justice system. As well, charges actually laid can be different from the Most Serious Offence by which incidents are categorized. In addition, the number and type of charges laid by police may change at the pre-court stage or during the court process. Time lags between the various stages of the justice process also make comparisons difficult.

Friday, May 21, 2021

Attendence

CSAC Members Attendance

Dr. Howard Ramos (Chairperson), Gurmeet Ahluwalia, Anil Arora, David Chaundy, Annette Hester, Jan Kestle, Gail Mc Donald, Dr. Michael Wolfson

CSAC Members Regrets

Dr. Celine Le Bourdais

Statistics Canada

Lynn Barr-Telford, Pierre Desrochers, Stephane Dufour, Jacques Fauteux, Melanie Forsberg, Monia Lahaie, Andre Loranger, Greg Peterson, Martin St-Yves, Geoff Bowlby, Christine Leger, Andrea Levett

Innovation, Science and Industry

Steven Schwendt

Meeting Agenda

Meeting agenda for meeting on Friday, May 21, 2021

Time	Agenda Item	Lead Participant(s)
13:00 – 13:15	Chairperson Introductory Remarks	Howard Ramos CSAC Chairperson
13:15 – 13:45	Update from the Chief Statistician and Roundtable Discussion	Anil Arora Chief Statistician of Canada
		CSAC members
		All Assistant Chief Statisticians
13:45 – 13:50	Health Break
13:50 – 14:35	Update on Census and Roundtable Discussion	Stephane Dufour Assistant Chief Statistician
		Jacques Fauteux Assistant Chief Statistician
	Briefing on Census 25 minutes	Lynn Barr-Telford Assistant Chief Statistician
		Geoff Bowlby Director General
	Discussion and Q&A 20 minutes	Christine Leger Director
		Andrea Levett Assistant Director
14:35 – 14:40	Health Break
14:40 – 15:10	Update on Working Groups and Roundtable Discussion
	Update from Working group 15 minutes	Jan Kestle CSAC member and Working Group 1 lead
	Update on working group 2 5 minutes	Celine Le Bourdais CSAC member and Working Group 2 lead
	Update on working group 3 5 minutes	Annette Hester CSAC member and Working Group 3 lead
	Round Table Feedback from Assistant Chief Statisticians	All Assistant Chief Statisticians
15:10 – 15:15	Health Break
15:15 – 16:00	Update on the annual report In Camera	CSAC members

Meeting Minutes

1. Chairperson Opening Remarks

Dr. Ramos kicked off the meeting by welcoming participants.

He provided progress updates on:

• the three council working groups i.e., Enabling Role of Statistics Canada, Data Spine/ Data Core and Data Gaps
• the development of the 2021 annual Council report
• key meetings he recently attended in his capacity as Council Chairperson

Dr. Ramos took the opportunity to thank the Chief Statistician and all the Assistant Chief Statisticians and their teams for their support and work towards the Council. He concluded his remarks with an overview of the meeting agenda and expected outcomes.

2. Update from the Chief Statistician and Roundtable Discussion

The Chief Statistician welcomed meeting participants. He reiterated the importance of the Council's advice and its impact on the agency's service to Canadians within the current operating context. He provided an overview of recent progress and accomplishments by the agency.

He highlighted some federal Budget 2021 investments and the path forward for the agency to obtain funding and implement the initiatives. This includes:

• a Disaggregated Data Action Plan to help the agency achieve better insights and decisions for a more equitable Canada, by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating disaggregated data
• funding for a Census of the Environment to help enumerate the extent and characteristics of Canada's ecosystems, providing a geospatial link to human activity; proposals sponsored by other federal departments (i.e. health-care experience and correlates, justice data modernization, COVID-19 surge capacity, data linkage of gender-based violence, Indigenous statistical capacity development, sexual and reproductive health, rural economic development, federal jurisdiction workplace survey and indicators on adaptation to climate change)
• funding to better integrate quality of life measurements into decision-making
• funding to support a data lab developed in conjunction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Chief Statistician provided an overview of progress on Census 2021, thanking his team for positive results to date and on planned operations going forward.

He also informed the Council of the completion of the review of Statistics Canada's Policy on Official Release. The Chief Statistician thanked Dr. Ramos, the Council's Chairperson and the Chairs of the agency's Departmental Audit Committee and Advisory Committee on Ethics and Microdata Access for their guidance and advice on this review.

Before inviting participants to a roundtable discussion, the Chief Statistician highlighted recent innovative and noteworthy work at Statistics Canada. This includes, winning two federal government innovation awards; reaching 1800 members nationally via the agency's Data Science Network and collaborating with Apolitical, a global learning platform for public servants, to deliver a Data Literacy Bootcamp pilot targeting municipal government learners. He also touched on an ongoing review of the Statistics Act for possible enhancements to better align the legislation to the digital reality. The agency continues to produce an alternate Consumer Price Index measure, using a basket adjusted to changing consumer spending, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As well, the Chief Statistician indicated that the agency maintains support to national contact tracing and follow-up efforts on behalf of provinces, territories and public health units. He thanked his Assistant Chief Statisticians for their support and good work.

3. Update on Census and Roundtable Discussion

Dr. Ramos invited Statistics Canada Assistant Chief Statisticians to provide updates to Council members on the Census, touching on communications and engagement, operations and census content.

Council members congratulated the agency for a creative communications and engagement campaign and for the hard work in coordinating Census operations. Council members and the Census program teams discussed engagement, next steps and Council members shared the positive feedback they received within their respective networks.

4. Update on Working Groups and Roundtable Discussion

Dr. Ramos invited Council working groups to offer updates on the progress of working groups to date.

Working Group 1 – Enabling Statistics Canada is exploring how to enable Statistics Canada through legislation, by providing input to the revisions of the Statistics Act. It includes CSAC members, Jan Kestle (lead), David Chaundy, Gail Mc Donald and Dr. Howard Ramos. Ms. Kestle reported that the group made a presentation to other members of the Council and received positive feedback, which it will incorporate. Ms. Kestle thanked the agency for support in better understanding the Act and related privacy issues and for the opportunity to engage some Indigenous community representatives on key issues and how to look at the Statistics Act in relations to those issues. Over the summer, the group will reconvene to advance its work.

Working Group 2 – Data Spine/ Data Core is focusing on data stewardship and governance. Group members are Dr. Celine Le Bourdais (lead), Gurmeet Ahluwalia, Dr. Howard Ramos and Dr. Michael Wolfson. Dr. Ramos provided an update on behalf of the group. He thanked the agency for informative briefings to the working group session, on the agency's data analytics as a service, to enable the delivery of business capabilities in a more agile, responsive manner and on the Virtual data lab, a more flexible approach to data access. He noted that the information will inform the development of the Council's annual report.

Working Group 3 – Data Gaps will look at data and systemic gaps. Group members are Annette Hester (lead), Celine Le Bourdais, Dr. Gail Mc Donald, Dr. Howard Ramos, and Dr. Michael Wolfson. Ms. Hester reported that the group held a kick-off meeting. She offered preliminary observations from conversations with Statistics Canada officials, which revealed a need for more foresight and a longer-term outlook in relations to addressing data gaps. The working group is developing recommendations in that area, including systemic causes, such as jurisdictional issues.

In his capacity as Council Chairperson, Dr. Ramos emphasized the importance of focusing on the impact members want to achieve for the working groups and their recommendations. He noted the complementary nature of the three working groups, the opportunity to work collaboratively across the groups.

In closing this segment, Dr. Ramos invited Council members and Statistics Canada Assistant Chief Statisticians to provide comments on progress to date. He thanked participants for all their contributions.

5. Update on the annual report

This segment of the meeting was an in camera portion where members discussed next steps for the Council.

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey was designed to measure the incidence of crime in Canadian society and its characteristics. Presented are the data elements that are available from the survey, and the violation codes that are used in data collection.

Data Elements

• Date of Birth/Age (CSC and victim)
• Attempted/Completed Violation
• Charges Laid or Recommended
• Clearance Date
• Counter - Frauds and Motor Vehicles
• CSC Status (Charged/Suspect - Chargeable)
• Cybercrime
• Date Charges Laid or Recommended or Processed By Other Means
• Fingerprint Section I.D. (FPS) Number
• Fraud Type
• Gender
• Hate Crime
• Incident Clearance Status
• Incident Date/Time (From and To Date and Time)
• Incident File Number
• Level of Injury
• Location of Incident
• Most Serious Violation / Violations
• Most Serious Violation Against The Victim (VAV)
• Most Serious Weapon Present
• Motor Vehicle Recovery
• Name/Primary Key
• Organized Crime
• Peace – Public Officer Status
• Property Stolen
• Relationship of CSC, (Charged/Suspect – Chargeable), To The Victim
• Report Date
• Respondent Code
• Soundex Code (CSC and victim)
• Target Vehicle
• Vehicle Type
• Weapon Causing Injury

Violation Structure for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey

Crimes Against the Person

Violations Causing Death

• Murder 1st Degree
• Murder 2nd Degree
• Manslaughter
• Infanticide
• Criminal Negligence Causing Death
• Other Related Offences Causing Death

Attempting the Commission of a Capital Crime

• Attempted Murder
• Conspire to Commit Murder

Sexual Violations

• Sexual Assault, Level 3, Aggravated Sexual Assault
• Sexual Assault, Level 2, With A Weapon or Bodily Harm
• Sexual Assault, Level 1
• Other Sexual Crimes (expired 2008-03-31)
• Sexual Interference (effective 2008-04-01)
• Invitation To Sexual Touching (effective 2008-04-01)
• Sexual Exploitation (effective 2008-04-01)
• Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability (effective 2008-05-01)
• Incest (effective 2008-04-01)
• Corrupting Morals of a Child (effective 2008-04-01)
• Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Children (effective 2012-08-09)
• Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity
• Household Permitting Prohibited Sexual Activity
• Luring a Child via a Computer (effective 2008-04-01)
• Agreement or Arrangement - sexual offence against child
• Anal Intercourse (expired 2019-06-20)
• Bestiality - Commit or Compel Person (effective 2008-04-01)
• Bestiality in Presence of, or Incites, a Child
• Voyeurism (effective 2008-04-01)
• Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images (effective 2015-03-09)
• Sexual Offence which Occurred Prior to January 4, 1983 (effective 2019-11-04)

Assaults

• Aggravated Assault Level 3
• Assault With Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm Level 2
• Assault Level 1
• Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm
• Discharge Firearm with Intent
• Using Firearm/Imitation of Firearm in Commission of Offence (effective 2008-04-01)
• Pointing a Firearm (effective 2008-04-01)
• Assault Against Peace Public Officer
• Assault Against Peace Officer with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2009-10-02)
• Aggravated Assault Against Peace Officer (effective 2009-10-02)
• Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
• Trap Likely to or Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2008-04-01)
• Other Assaults

Violations Resulting in the Deprivation of Freedom

• Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement (expired 2010-01-08)
• Kidnapping (effective 2010-01-08)
• Forcible Confinement (effective 2010-01-08)
• Hostage Taking
• Trafficking in Persons (effective 2005-11-01)
• Abduction Under 14, Not Parent/Guardian
• Abduction Under 16
• Removal of Children from Canada (effective 1998-01-01)
• Abduction Under 14 Contravening A Custody Order
• Abduction Under 14, by Parent/Guardian

Sexual Services Offences

• Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration (effective 2014-12-06)
• Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration from Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
• Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)
• Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services Provided by a Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
• Procuring (effective 2014-12-06)
• Procuring - Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
• Advertising Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)

Other Violations Involving Violence or the Threat of Violence

• Robbery
• Robbery to Steal Firearm (effective 2008-05-01)
• Extortion
• Intimidation of a Justice System Participant or a Journalist (effective 2008-04-01)
• Intimidation of a Non-Justice System Participant (effective 2008-04-01)
• Criminal Harassment (effective 1994-01-01)
• Indecent/Harassing Communications (effective 2008-04-01)
• Utter Threats to Person (effective 1998-01-01)
• Explosives Causing Death/Bodily Harm (effective 1998-01-01)
• Arson – Disregard for Human Life (effective 1999-05-01)
• Failure to Comply with Mandatory Safeguards in Relation to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)(effective 2016-06-17)
• Forging or Destroying Documents Related to Assistance Requests with Criminal Intent (MAID)(effective 2016-06-17)
• Other Violations Against the Person

Crimes Against Property

• Arson
• Break and Enter
• Break and Enter to Steal Firearm (effective 2008-05-01)
• Break and Enter a Motor Vehicle (Firearm) (effective 2008-05-01)
• Theft Over $5,000
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle over $5,000 (effective 2004-01-01) (expired 2011-04-28)
• Theft Over $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (effective 2004-01-01)
• Shoplifting Over $5,000 (effective 2008-04-01)
• Motor Vehicle Theft (effective 2011-04-29)
• Theft $5,000 or Under
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle $5,000 and Under (effective 2004-01-01) (expired 2011-04-28)
• Theft $5,000 or Under from a Motor Vehicle (effective 2004-01-01)
• Shoplifting $5,000 or Under (effective 2008-04-01)
• Have Stolen Goods (expired 2011-04-28)
• Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (effective 2011-04-29)
• Possession of Stolen Goods over $5,000 (effective 2011-04-29)
• Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and under (effective 2011-04-29)
• Possession of Stolen Goods $5,000 and under (effective 2011-04-29)
• Fraud
• Identity Theft (effective 2010-01-08)
• Identity Fraud (effective 2010-01-08)
• Mischief
• Mischief over $5,000 (expired 2008-03-31)
• Mischief $5,000 or Under (expired 2008-03-31)
• Mischief in Relation to Cultural Property (effective 2014-06-19)
• Hate-Motivated Mischief Relating to Property Used by Identifiable Group (effective 2008-04-01)
• Mischief Relating to War Memorials (effective 2014-06-19)
• Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (effective 2011-04-29)

Other Criminal Code Violations

Prostitution

• Bawdy House (expired 2014-12-05)
• Living off the Avails of Prostitution of a Person Under 18 (effective 1998-01-01) (expired 2014- 12-05)
• Procuring (expired 2014-12-05)
• Obtains/Communicates with a Person Under 18 for Purpose of Sex (effective 1998-01-01) (expired 2014-12-05)
• Other Prostitution (expired 2014-12-05)
• Public Communication to Sell Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)
• Offences Related to Impeding Traffic to Buy or Sell Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)

Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting

• Betting House
• Gaming House
• Other Violations Related to Gaming and Betting
• Common Bawdy House (expired 2019-06-20)

Offensive Weapons

• Explosives
• Prohibited (expired 1998-12-01)
• Restricted (expired 1998-12-01)
• Firearm Transfers/Serial Numbers (expired 1998-12-01)
• Other Offensive Weapons (expired 1998-12-01)
• Using Firearms/Imitation (expired 2008-03-31)
• Weapons Trafficking (effective 1998-12-01)
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order (effective 1998-12-01)
• Possession of Weapons (effective 1998-12-01)
• Unauthorized Importing/Exporting of Weapons (effective 1998-12-01)
• Pointing a Firearm (expired 2008-03-31)
• Firearms Documentation/Administration (effective 1998-12-01)
• Unsafe Storage of Firearms (effective 1998-12-01)

Other Criminal Code

• Failure to Comply with Order
• Counterfeiting
• Disturb the Peace
• Escapes or Helps Escape From Lawful Custody
• Indecent Acts
• Possessing or Accessing Child pornography
• Making, or Distribution of Child Pornography
• Voyeurism (expired 2008-03-31)
• Corrupting Morals
• Luring a Child Via a Computer (expired 2008-03-31)
• Obstruct Public Peace Officer
• Prisoner Unlawfully At Large
• Trespass at Night
• Failure to Appear
• Breach of Probation
• Threatening/Harassing Phone Calls (expired 2008-03-31)
• Utter Threats Against Property or Animals (effective 2008-04-01)
• Advocating Genocide (effective 2008-04-01)
• Public Incitement Of Hatred (effective 2008-04-01)
• Unauthorized Recording of a Movie/Purpose of Sale, Rental, Commercial Distribution (2007-06- 22)
• Offences Against Public Order (Part II CC)
• Property or Services for Terrorist Activity (effective 2002-01-01)
• Freezing of Property, Disclosure, Audit (effective 2002-01-01)
• Participate in Activity of Terrorist Group (effective 2002-01-01)
• Facilitate Terrorist Activity (effective 2002-01-01)
• Instruction/Commission of Act of Terrorism (effective 2002-01-01)
• Harbor or Conceal Terrorist (effective 2002-01-01) (expired 2013-07-14)
• Hoax – Terrorism (effective 2005-01-01)
• Advocating/Promoting Terrorism Offence (effective 2015-07-18)
• Firearms and Other Offensive Weapons (Part III CC)
• Leaving Canada to Participate in Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
• Leaving Canada to Facilitate Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
• Leaving Canada to Commit Offence for Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
• Leaving Canada to Commit Offence that is Terrorist Activity (effective 2013-07-15)
• Harbour / Conceal Terrorist (max. penalty for terrorist activity does not equal life) (effective 2013-07-25)
• Harbour / Conceal Person Likely to Carry Out Terrorist Activity (effective 2013-07-15)
• Concealing Person who Carried Out Terrorist Activity that is a Terrorism Offence for which that Person is Liable to Imprisonment for Life (effective 2013-07-15)
• Concealing Person who Carried Out Terrorist Activity that is a Terrorism Offence for which that Person is Liable to Any Punishment Other than Life (effective 2013-07-15)
• Harbour / Conceal Person Likely to Carry Out Terrorist Activity (effective 2013-07-15)
• Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (Part IV CC)
• Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (Part V CC)
• Invasion of Privacy (Part VI CC)
• Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (Part VII CC) (expired 2008-03-31)
• Offences Against the Person and Reputation (Part VIII CC)
• Failure to Comply with the Regulations/Obligations for Medical Assistance in Dying
• Offences Against the Rights of Property (Part IX CC)
• Fraudulent Transactions Relating to Contracts and Trade (Part X CC)
• Intimidation of Justice System Participant (expired 2008-03-31)
• Willful and Forbidden Acts in Respect of Certain Property (Part XI CC)
• Offences Related to Currency (Part XII CC)
• Proceeds of Crime (Part XII.2 CC) (effective 1998-01-01)
• Attempts, Conspiracies, Accessories (Part XIII CC)
• Instruct Offence for Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
• Commit Offence for Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
• Participate in Activities of Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
• Recruitment of Members by a Criminal Organization (effective 2014-09-06)
• All other Criminal Code (includes Part XII.1 CC)

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (effective 1997-06-01)

Possession

• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
• Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Trafficking

• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
• Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Importation and Exportation

• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
• Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Production

• Heroin (effective 2008-04-01)
• Cocaine (effective 2008-04-01)
• Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (effective 2008-04-01)
• Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
• Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
• Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Other

• Possession, Sale, etc., for Use in Production of or Trafficking in Substance (effective 2011-06-26)
• Proceeds of Crime (CDSA) (expired 2002-02-01)

Cannabis Act (effective 2018-10-17)

Possession

• Possession of Illicit or Over 30g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent) by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Over 5g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent) by Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Budding or Flowering Plants, or More than Four Cannabis Plants (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Cannabis by Organization (effective 2018-10-17)

Distribution

• Distribution of Illicit, Over 30g Dried Cannabis (or equivalent), or to an Organization, by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
• Distribution of Cannabis to Youth, by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
• Distribution of Over 5g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent), or to an Organization, by Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
• Distribution of Budding or Flowering Plants, or More than Four Cannabis Plants (effective 2018-10-17)
• Distribution of Cannabis by Organization (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Distributing (effective 2018-10-17)

Sale

• Sale of Cannabis to Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
• Sale of Cannabis to Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
• Sale of Cannabis to an Organization (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Selling (effective 2018-10-17)

Importation and Exportation

• Importation and Exportation of Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
• Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Exportation (effective 2018-10-17)

Production

• Obtain, Offer to Obtain, Alter or Offer to Alter Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
• Cultivate, Propagate or Harvest Cannabis by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
• Cultivate, Propagate or Harvest Cannabis by Youth or Organization (effective 2018-10-17)

Other Cannabis Violations

• Possess, Produce, Sell, Distribute or Import Anything for Use in Production or Distribution of Illicit Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
• Use of Young Person in the Commission of a Cannabis Offence (effective 2018-10-17)
• Other Cannabis Act (effective 2018-10-17)

Other Federal Statute Violations

• Bankruptcy Act
• Income Tax Act
• Canada Shipping Act
• Canada Health Act
• Customs Act
• Competition Act
• Excise Act
• Young Offenders Act (expired 2003-03-31)
• Youth Criminal Justice Act (effective 2003-04-01)
• Immigration & Refugee Protection Act
• Human Trafficking (effective 2011-04-29)
• Human Smuggling fewer than 10 persons (effective 2011-04-29)
• Human Smuggling 10 persons or more (effective 2011-04-29)
• Firearms Act (effective 1998-12-01)
• National Defence Act (effective 2002-01-01)
• Quarantine Act
• Other Federal Statutes

Traffic Violations

Dangerous Operation

• Causing Death
• Causing Bodily Harm
• Operation of Motor Vehicle, Vessel or Aircraft

Flight from Peace Officer

• Causing Death (effective 2000-03-30) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Causing Bodily-Harm (effective 2000-03-30) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Flight From Peace Officer (effective 2000-03-30)

Impaired Operation/Related Violations

• Failure to Comply or Refusal (Alcohol) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Failure to Comply or Refusal (Drugs) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Failure to Provide Blood Sample (Alcohol) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Failure to Provide Blood Sample (Drugs) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Operation - Low Blood Drug Concentration
• Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Alcohol)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Alcohol and Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Unspecified)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol and Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Unspecified)
• Operation while Impaired (Alcohol)
• Operation while Impaired (Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired (Alcohol and Drugs)
• Operation while Impaired (Unspecified)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Alcohol)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Drugs)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Alcohol and Drugs)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Unspecified)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (alcohol)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Drugs)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Alcohol and Drugs)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Unspecified)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Alcohol)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Drugs)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Alcohol and Drug)
• Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Unspecified)

Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations

• Failure to Stop or Remain (unspecified) (expired 2011-04-28)
• Failure to Stop Causing Death (effective 2011-04-29)
• Failure to Stop Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2011-04-29)
• Failure to Stop or Remain (effective 2011-04-29)
• Operation While Prohibited
• Other Criminal Code (expired 2018-12-17)

Street Racing (expired 2018-12-17)

• Causing Death by Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Causing Bodily Harm by Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Dangerous Operation Causing Death While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
• Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)

For more information, contact Information and Client Services, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics by email at: statcan.ccjcss-ccsjsc.statcan@statcan.gc.ca