Water Account

The Water Account, produced every two years, describes the use of the natural resource input of water and of water accessed through municipal water supply or irrigation systems by industry, governments, institutions, and households. The unit of measure is thousand cubic metres.

The main data source for this account is a set of three Statistics Canada surveys administered as the Industrial Water Use Survey. This set of surveys covers direct water intake and the use of municipal water by the mining, thermal power, and manufacturing industries.

Water use by the agriculture industries is taken from two sources. The primary source is the use of water for irrigation in Alberta, the largest consumer of irrigation water, which is taken from estimates published by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Other provinces are estimated based on the Agricultural Water Use survey from Statistics Canada combined with precipitation measures for the growing season produced by Agriculture Canada. Water use for livestock is based on livestock estimates from Statistics Canada combined with water use coefficients for watering and cleaning provided by Agriculture Canada.

Water use in the oil and gas industry is provided from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. It includes both fresh and saline water used in oil and gas extraction.

Household water use is based on the municipal water supply from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Drinking Water Treatment Plants combined with an estimate from the producers of the proportion of this water supply that serves households. In addition, the water use of households not served by the municipal supply is estimated based on average household consumption figures.

Estimates of the amount of municipal water supply lost to leakage are based on historical data from Environment Canada’s Municipal Water Use Database and more recent survey information from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Drinking Water Treatment Plants. This leakage amount is recorded as water use by the water supply industry.

The amount of municipal water use that is not residential and not assigned to industries in the Industrial Water Use Survey is distributed across the remaining industries based on expenditure data for water supplied through mains from the Input-Output Accounts.

Greenhouse Gas Account

The greenhouse gas account covers annual emissions of the residuals carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide by industry, governments, institutions, and households. The unit of measure is kilotonnes.

The main data sources for the emissions estimates are the Energy Account and the National Inventory Report on Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks (NIR) published by Environment Canada.

The NIR is Canada’s official government response to Canada’s obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It provides estimates of emissions for seven greenhouse gases from energy use, industrial processes and other sources. The reporting requirements of the UNFCCC differ from the methodological guidelines of the SEEA, and as such there are differences between the totals reported in the Greenhouse Gas Account and the NIR. A reconciliation table is included with the Greenhouse Gas Account to explain these differences, which are also outlined in more detail below.

Greenhouse gas emissions estimates are calculated based on the Energy Use Account and emissions factors provided in the NIR. Emissions from industrial processes and other sources are taken directly from the NIR and attributed to the appropriate industries using the detailed data tables that Environment Canada submits to the UNFCCC.

The differences between the greenhouse gas emissions according to Environment Canada’s NIR and Statistics Canada’s Physical Flow Accounts (PFA) are due to two main reasons: a) conceptual differences between the UNFCCC reporting guidelines and the SEEA, and b) different data sources or lack of data preventing an accurate allocation of some types of emissions.

The largest conceptual difference between the NIR and the PFA is in the treatment of emissions stemming from the combustion of biomass (specifically wood and spent pulping liquor). UNFCCC guidelines exclude CO2 emissions from biomass combustion because this CO2 can also be absorbed through biomass production. SEEA guidelines focus on the estimation of emissions from economic units without accounting for the potential re-absorption of those emissions later.

Emissions from solid waste are the second largest conceptual difference. Emissions from landfill gas could be allocated to the waste management industry, but these emissions are not a result of current production: they represent releases associated with the decay of waste discarded in previous accounting periods. As such, they are not included in the Greenhouse Gas Account since they would not vary with current period economic output and thus would not yield proper conclusions if used in conjunction with the Input-Output tables for modeling purposes.

International aviation fuel purchases are the third largest conceptual difference. The UNFCCC requires airline emissions to be calculated based on the national territory. The SEEA requires that those emissions are based on the residence principle, meaning that the Greenhouse Gas Account must include purchases and thus emissions of aviation fuel abroad by domestic airlines and exclude those purchases and related emissions of foreign airlines in Canada. The NIR total for emissions covers those that occur over Canadian territory regardless of the ownership of the airline, and excludes emissions of domestic aircraft abroad (although these are included elsewhere in the NIR for information purposes).

Four gases are covered in Environment Canada’s NIR that are not covered in the Greenhouse Gas Account, namely HFCs, PFCs, SF6 and NF3. These are excluded from the PFA since there are no data available to allocate these emissions across industries and households. Several of these substances are refrigerants used in many industries, and attributing the leaks of the gases properly cannot be done with current data sources. The small amount of SF6 emissions is a result of processes in several distinct industries, and the data to do this allocation properly are also not available. Emissions from solvent use suffer from the same data gap.

Another conceptual difference is the inclusion in the PFA of prescribed burns in the forestry industry as an industrial process that is part of the production function for forestry. This is allocated to the Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry section of the NIR.

The final difference between the NIR and the greenhouse gas account relates to the consumption of motor gasoline. Environment Canada treats all transportation activity as a separate sector in the NIR. The fuel use from this activity is modeled so that it can be attributed to different vehicle types for the calculation of emissions. The modeling process allows for a discrepancy between the modeled fuel use and the fuel use totals from Statistics Canada’s energy supply and demand balances. The Greenhouse Gas Account retains the fuel consumption amount from the energy balances, leading to the difference between the two accounting approaches.

The remaining statistical difference results from other sources including changes to source data that are required to reconcile that information with other data sources.

Legislative Influences - 2015

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. The Bill 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 YOA in April 1984, 12 years became the minimum age for which criminal charges could be laid. 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 C18 made major legislative changes with respect to certain traffic offences (all 700 series 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 applies 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 was proclaimed into law 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 the formal court proceedings.

Firearms: Bill C-68 (1997):

Bill C-68, proclaimed on January 1, 1997, requires that all firearm owners must obtain a Firearms License by January, 2001. This license replaces the Firearms Acquisition Certificate in use since 1977. Commencing October 1, 1998, each weapon must be registered within five years and a Registration Certificate will be issued. Bill C-68 also provides for tougher penalties for using a firearm while committing a crime.

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

This new 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 Drugs Act (FDA) in 1996. With this change in legislation, offences related to the possession, trafficking and importation of certain controlled or restricted drugs not identified in the earlier statutes are now (since 1997) included in other drugs category. Hence, comparisons with years prior to 1997 should be made with caution.

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

Law C-202 came into effect March 30th, 2000. This legislation modifies section 249 of the Criminal Code, thus creating new offences of 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, proclaimed on April 1, 2003, include taking no further action, informal police warnings, referrals to community programs, formal police cautions, Crown cautions, and extrajudicial sanctions programs. It is presumed that extrajudicial measures are adequate to hold accountable non-violent offenders who have not previously been found guilty in court.

Street Racing: Bill C-19 (2006):

Bill C-19, proclaimed on December 14, 2006, addresses the street-racing problem by making four amendments to the Criminal Code: "Street-racing" has been defined, five new street-racing offences have been added, for three of the new offences, it provides maximum prison terms longer than those currently provided for dangerous operation or criminal negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle, and it introduces mandatory driving prohibition orders for a minimum period of time, with the length of the prohibition increasing gradually for repeat offences.

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

Bill C-59, proclaimed on June 22, 2007, addresses the illegal recording of movies in theatres by creating two offences in the criminal code: recording for personal use of a movie shown in a theatre – liable to imprisonment for not more than two years, and recording for commercial purposes of a movie shown in a theatre – liable to imprisonment for not more than five years.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2008)

As a result of Bill C-2, which was proclaimed 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. For sexual assault levels 1 to 3, the age changes for complainant (formerly 14) to under the age of 16.

Impaired operation and failure to provide blood sample now includes the separation between alcohol and drugs (or combination of drugs). Fail/refuse to provide breath sample and failure to comply or refusal (drugs) will now have a maximum penalty of 25 years.

New firearm offences will separate offences of breaking and entering by robbery to steal a firearm and to steal a firearm, which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2009)

As a result of Bill C-2, which was proclaimed on February 28, 2008, the UCR has also created a new code for sexual exploitation of a person with a disability. As well, two new Firearm violations have been added: Robbery to steal a firearm, and Break and Enter to steal a firearm.

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 have been created: Assaulting with a weapon or causing bodily harm to a peace officer, and aggravated assault to a peace officer.

In 2002, legislative changes were made to include the use of the Internet for the purpose of committing child pornography offences. As such, the percent change in this offence is calculated from 2003 to 2009.

Codifying Identity Theft: Bill S4 (2010)

Bill S-4 officially 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 officially came into effect on June 29, 2010. As a result, a new section was added to the Criminal Code; Section 279.011(1). This section will be coded into the existing UCR code of Trafficking in Persons.

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

Bill S-215 officially came into effect on December 15, 2010. This enactment amends the Criminal Code to clarify that suicide bombings fall within the definition "terrorist activity". As such they should be included in UCR codes: 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 current UCR violations of Motor Vehicle Theft over $5,000 and Motor Vehicle Theft $5,000 and under.

Possession of Stolen Goods is now separated into two 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, Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and under.

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

Bill C-475 officially came into effect on June 26, 2011. As a result, a new section was added to the Criminal Code; Section 7.1(1). This section will be coded into the new UCR violation code of Precursor/Equipment (crystal meth, ecstasy).

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

Bill C-10 officially 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) will be mapped to the existing UCR code of Luring a child via computer. Section 171.1(1) will be 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 officially came into effect on July 15th, 2013. This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create offences of leaving or attempting to Canada to commit certain terrorism offences, and brought changes in relation to offences of harbouring terrorists. Seven new UCR violation codes were introduced mid-2013 in response reaction 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 new criminal offenses of mischief relating to war memorials (2177) and mischief in relation to cultural property (2175) when it came into force on the 19th of June, 2014.

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

This bill came into force on September 6th, 2014 and makes the recruitment of members by a criminal organization a criminal offense under section 467.111 of the Criminal Code. Incidents of this offence will be coded under violation code 3843.

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

Bill C-36 came into effect in December 2014. The new legislation targets "the exploitation that is inherent in prostitution and the risks of violence posed to those who engage in it" (Criminal Code Chapter 25, preamble). New violations classified as "Commodification of sexual activity" under "violations against the person" 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 communicating to provide sexual services for consideration, and; stopping or impeding traffic for the purpose of offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration. At the same time, the survey was amended to classify the violations codes of Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity, and Householder permitting prohibited sexual activity under "violations against the person". The following violations officially expired on December 05, 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. Police services are able to utilize these codes as their Records Management Systems are updated to allow it. As a result, these data should be interpreted with caution.

Effective December 2014, Bill C-36 amended the definition of the term "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. Police services are able to utilise this amendment as their Records Management Systems are updated to allow it. As a result, these data should be interpreted with caution.

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, the law created a new criminal offence of non-consensual distribution of intimate images. It also clarified that Criminal Code offences of harassing / indecent communications can be committed by any means of telecommunication. Police services are able to utilize these amendments as their Records Management Systems are updated to allow them.

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 law created the Criminal Code offence of trafficking in contraband tobacco which is counted under the violation "Offences against the administration of law and justice". Prior to April 2015, the offence was counted under "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)

Coming into effect on July 17th, 2015, Bill C-26 increased the maximum penalties for certain sexual offences against children, including failure to comply with orders and probation conditions relating to sexual offences against children. In the UCR, the most serious violation is partially determined by the maximum penalty. As such, changes in maximum penalty may affect the most serious violation in an incident reported by police. Police services are able to utilize these amendments as their Records Management Systems are updated to allow them.

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.

Legislative Influences - 2014

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. The Bill 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 YOA in April 1984, 12 years became the minimum age for which criminal charges could be laid. 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 C18 made major legislative changes with respect to certain traffic offences (all 700 series 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 applies 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 was proclaimed into law 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 the formal court proceedings.

Firearms: Bill C-68 (1997):

Bill C-68, proclaimed on January 1, 1997, requires that all firearm owners must obtain a Firearms License by January, 2001. This license replaces the Firearms Acquisition Certificate in use since 1977. Commencing October 1, 1998, each weapon must be registered within five years and a Registration Certificate will be issued. Bill C-68 also provides for tougher penalties for using a firearm while committing a crime.

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

This new 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 Drugs Act (FDA) in 1996. With this change in legislation, offences related to the possession, trafficking and importation of certain controlled or restricted drugs not identified in the earlier statutes are now (since 1997) included in other drugs category. Hence, comparisons with years prior to 1997 should be made with caution.

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

Law C-202 came into effect March 30th, 2000. This legislation modifies section 249 of the Criminal Code, thus creating new offences of 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, proclaimed on April 1, 2003, include taking no further action, informal police warnings, referrals to community programs, formal police cautions, Crown cautions, and extrajudicial sanctions programs. It is presumed that extrajudicial measures are adequate to hold accountable non-violent offenders who have not previously been found guilty in court.

Street Racing: Bill C-19 (2006):

Bill C-19, proclaimed on December 14, 2006, addresses the street-racing problem by making four amendments to the Criminal Code: "Street-racing" has been defined, five new street-racing offences have been added, for three of the new offences, it provides maximum prison terms longer than those currently provided for dangerous operation or criminal negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle, and it introduces mandatory driving prohibition orders for a minimum period of time, with the length of the prohibition increasing gradually for repeat offences.

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

Bill C-59, proclaimed on June 22, 2007, addresses the illegal recording of movies in theatres by creating two offences in the criminal code: recording for personal use of a movie shown in a theatre – liable to imprisonment for not more than two years, and recording for commercial purposes of a movie shown in a theatre – liable to imprisonment for not more than five years.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2008)

As a result of Bill C-2, which was proclaimed 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. For sexual assault levels 1 to 3, the age changes for complainant (formerly 14) to under the age of 16.

Impaired operation and failure to provide blood sample now includes the separation between alcohol and drugs (or combination of drugs). Fail/refuse to provide breath sample and failure to comply or refusal (drugs) will now have a maximum penalty of 25 years.

New firearm offences will separate offences of breaking and entering by robbery to steal a firearm and to steal a firearm, which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2009)

As a result of Bill C-2, which was proclaimed on February 28, 2008, the UCR has also created a new code for sexual exploitation of a person with a disability. As well, two new Firearm violations have been added: Robbery to steal a firearm, and Break and Enter to steal a firearm.

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 have been created: Assaulting with a weapon or causing bodily harm to a peace officer, and aggravated assault to a peace officer.

In 2002, legislative changes were made to include the use of the Internet for the purpose of committing child pornography offences. As such, the percent change in this offence is calculated from 2003 to 2009.

Codifying Identity Theft: Bill S4 (2010)

Bill S-4 officially 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 officially came into effect on June 29, 2010. As a result, a new section was added to the Criminal Code; Section 279.011(1). This section will be coded into the existing UCR code of Trafficking in Persons.

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

Bill S-215 officially came into effect on December 15, 2010. This enactment amends the Criminal Code to clarify that suicide bombings fall within the definition "terrorist activity". As such they should be included in UCR codes: 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 current UCR violations of Motor Vehicle Theft over $5,000 and Motor Vehicle Theft $5,000 and under.

Possession of Stolen Goods is now separated into two 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, Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and under.

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

Bill C-475 officially came into effect on June 26, 2011. As a result, a new section was added to the Criminal Code; Section 7.1(1). This section will be coded into the new UCR violation code of Precursor/Equipment (crystal meth, ecstasy).

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

Bill C-10 officially 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) will be mapped to the existing UCR code of Luring a child via computer. Section 171.1(1) will be mapped to the new UCR violation code of Making Sexually Explicit material available to Children.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act: Bill S-7 (2013)

On April 25th, 2013 the Government of Canada introduced a new Bill entitled "An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Security of Information Act" (Bill S-7). This Bill came into force on July 15th, 2013.

The Bill brings with it changes to the Criminal Code in relation to harbouring terrorists. Please see the chart below for existing terrorism codes, new codes and codes that have expired as a result of this legislation.

Table 1
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 1. The information is grouped by CC Section (appearing as row headers), Status, UCR violation and Description (appearing as column headers).
CC Section Status UCR violation Description
s 83.18 existing 3713 participate in activity of a terrorist group
s 83.181 new 3721 leave Canada to participate in activity of a terrorist group
s 83.19 existing 3714 Facilitate terrorist activity
s 83.191 new 3722 leave Canada to facilitate terrorist activity
s 83.2 existing 3715 instruct/ commit offence for a terrorist group
s 83.201 new 3723 leave Canada to commit an offence for a terrorist group
s 83.202 new 3724 leave Canada to commit an offence that is a terrorist activity
s 83.23 EXPIRING 3716 harbour/ conceal terrorist
s 83.23(1)(a) new-replacing 3716 3725 harbour/conceal known terrorist where terrorist activity had max = life
s 83.23(1)(b) new-replacing 3716 3726 harbour/conceal known terrorist where terrorist activity had max not = life
s 83.23(2) new-replacing 3716 3727 harbour/conceal person likely to carry out terrorist activity

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 new criminal offenses of mischief relating to war memorials (2177) and mischief in relation to cultural property (2175) when it came into force on the 19th of June, 2014.

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

This bill came into force on September 6th, 2014 and makes the recruitment of members by a criminal organization a criminal offense under section 467.111 of the Criminal Code. Incidents of this offence will be coded under violation code 3843.

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

On December 6th, 2014, this bill created a number of criminal code offences relating to sex work:

1) New violation 3140

  1. 213(1.1) – communicating, for the purpose of offering or providing sexual services – in a public place, or in any place open to public view, that is or is next to a school ground, playground or daycare centre. (summary conviction – not exceeding 6 months)
  2. Related to violation 3130 (213 (1a-c)) – Stop MV, impede traffic (6 months)

2) New violation 3141

  1. 213(1)(ab) – stopping motor vehicle, impede traffic (6 months)
  2. Related to violation 3130 (213 (1a-c)) – stopping motor vehicle, impede traffic (6 months)

3) New violation 3145

  1. 286.1(1) – communicate with anyone for purpose of obtaining sexual services (max 5 years)
  2. Related to violation 3125 (212.(4))- communicates for purpose of sex <18 (max 5 years)

4) New violation 3146

  1. 286.1(2) – communicate with anyone for purpose of obtaining sexual services <18 (max 10 years)
  2. Related to violation 3125 (212.(4))- communicates for purpose of sex <18 (max 5 years)

5) New violation 3150

  1. 286.2(1) – material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails) (max 10 years)
  2. Related to violation 3115 (212.(2))- living off the avails of prostitution < 18 (max 14 years)

6) New violation 3151

  1. 286.2(2) – material benefit from sexual services < 18 (living off the avails) (max 14 years)
  2. Related to violation 3115 (212.(2))- living off the avails of prostitution < 18 (max 14 years)

7) New violation 3155

  1. 286.3(1) – procuring (max 14 years)
  2. Related to violation 3120 (212.(1a-j))- Procure/solicit illicit sex/entice, etc (covers other cc acts as well) (max 10 years)

8) New violation 3156

  1. 286.3(2) – procuring < 18 (max 14 years)
  2. Related to violation 3120 (212.(1a-j))- Procure/solicit illicit sex/entice, etc (covers other cc acts as well) (max 10 years)

9) New violation 3160

  1. 286.4 – advertising sexual services (max 5 years)

10) New violations 3165, 3166, 3167, 3168

  1. S170(ab) and S171(ab), are being broken out into 4 new violation codes to replace 3120 (170(ab), 171(ab), 212.1(a-j)), which is expired
    1. 3165 – new code (170(a)) - parent/guardian, procure <16 (max 10 yrs)
    2. 3166 – new code (170(b)) - parent/guardian, procure 16-17 (max 5 yrs)
    3. 3167 – new code (171(a)) - householder, permit <16 (max 5 yrs)
    4. 3168 – new code (171(b)) - householder, permit 16-17 (max 2 yrs)

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.

Data Elements and Violation Coding Structure for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey

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 captured by the survey, and the violation codes that are used in data collection.

Data Elements

Aboriginal Indicator

Apparent Age

Attempted/Completed Violation

Charges Laid Or Recommended

Clearance Date

Counter Frauds And Motor Vehicles – UCR 2.1

Counter Frauds And Motor Vehicles – UCR 2.2

CSC Status (Charged/Suspect - Chargeable)

Cybercrime

Date Charges Laid Or Recommended Or Processed By Other Means

Date Of Birth

FPS Number

Fraud Type

Geocode Information

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

Organized Crime / Street Gang

Peace – Public Officer Status

Property Stolen

Relationship of CSC, (Charged/Suspect – Chargeable), To The Victim

Report Date

Respondent Code

Sex

Shoplifting Flag

Soundex Code – UCR 2.1

Soundex Code – UCR 2.2

Special Survey Feature

Target Vehicle

Update Status

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

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault With A Weapon
  • Sexual Assault
  • 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 Children (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Making Sexually Explicit material available to Children (effective 2012-08-09)
  • Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity
  • Householder permitting prohibited sexual activity
  • Luring A Child Via A Computer (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Anal Intercourse (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Bestiality - Commit / Compel / Incite A Person (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Voyeurism (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (effective 2015-03-09)

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

Commodification of Sexual Activity

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Mischief To Religious Property Motivated By Hate (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Mischief relating to war memorials (effective 2014-06-19)
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number (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)
  • Communicating to provide sexual services for consideration (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Stopping or impeding traffic for the purpose of offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration (effective 2014-12-06)

Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting

  • Betting House
  • Gaming House
  • Other Gaming And Betting
  • Common Bawdy House (effective 2014-12-06)

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 Conditions
  • Counterfeiting Currency
  • Disturb The Peace
  • Escape Custody
  • Indecent Acts
  • Child pornography
  • Production/Distribution Of Child Pornography
  • Voyeurism (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Public Morals
  • Luring A Child Via A Computer (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Obstruct Public Peace Officer
  • Prisoner Unlawfully At Large
  • Trespass At Night
  • Failure To Attend Court
  • 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)
  • Harbour 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 activity of terrorist group (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Leaving Canada to facilitate terrorist activity (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)
  • 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)
  • Concealing person who is 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)
  • 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)
  • Wilful 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
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Trafficking

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Importation And Exportation

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Production

  • Heroin (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cocaine (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Precursor/Equipment (crystal meth, ecstasy) (effective 2011-06-26)

Proceeds of Crime (CDSA) (expired 2002-02-01)

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 And 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)

Other Federal Statutes

Traffic Violations

Dangerous Operation

  • Causing Death
  • Causing Bodily Harm
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft

Flight From Peace Officer (effective 2000-03-30)

  • Causing Death
  • Causing Bodily-Harm
  • Flight From Peace Officer

Impaired Operation/Related Violations

  • Causing Death (Alcohol)
  • Causing Death (Drugs)
  • Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol)
  • Causing Bodily Harm (Drugs)
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft Or Over 80 Mg. (Alcohol)
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft Or Over 80 Mg. (Drugs)
  • Failure To Comply Or Refusal (Alcohol)
  • Failure To Comply Or Refusal (Drugs)
  • Failure To Provide Blood Sample (Alcohol)
  • Failure To Provide Blood Sample (Drugs)

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)
  • Driving While Prohibited
  • Other Criminal Code

Street Racing

  • Causing Death By Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Causing Bodily Harm By Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Of Motor Vehicle While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)

For more information, contact Information and Client Services (toll-free 1-800-387-2231; 613-951-9023), Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.

Data Elements and Violation Coding Structure for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey

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 captured by the survey, and the violation codes that are used in data collection.

Data Elements

Aboriginal Indicator

Apparent Age

Attempted/Completed Violation

Charges Laid Or Recommended

Clearance Date

Counter Frauds And Motor Vehicles – UCR 2.1

Counter Frauds And Motor Vehicles – UCR 2.2

CSC Status (Charged/Suspect - Chargeable)

Cyber Crime

Date Charges Laid Or Recommended Or Processed By Other Means

Date Of Birth

FPS Number

Fraud Type

Geocode Information

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

Organized Crime / Street Gang

Peace – Public Officer Status

Property Stolen

Relationship of CSC, (Charged/Suspect – Chargeable), To The Victim

Report Date

Respondent Code

Sex

Shoplifting Flag

Soundex Code – UCR 2.1

Soundex Code – UCR 2.2

Special Survey Feature

Target Vehicle

Update Status

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

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault With A Weapon
  • Sexual Assault
  • 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 Children (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Making Sexually Explicit material available to Children (effective 2012-08-09)
  • Luring A Child Via A Computer (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Anal Intercourse (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Bestiality - Commit / Compel / Incite A Person (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Voyeurism (effective 2008-04-01)

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

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 Telephone Calls (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)
  • 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)
  • Mischief To Religious Property Motivated By Hate (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Mischief relating to war memorials (effective 2014-06-19)
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number (effective 2011-04-29)

Other Criminal Code Violations

Prostitution

  • Bawdy House (expired 2013-12-20)
  • Living Off The Avails Of Prostitution Of A Person Under 18 (effective 1998-01-01)(expired 2013-12-20)
  • Procuring (expired 2013-12-20)
  • Obtains/Communicates With A Person Under 18 For Purpose Of Sex (effective 1998-01-01)(expired 2013-12-20)
  • Other Prostitution (expired 2013-12-20)
  • Communicating to provide sexual services for consideration (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Stopping or impeding traffic for the purpose of offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration (effective 2014-12-06)
  • 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)
  • Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity: person procured under the age of 16 years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Parent or guardian procuring sexual activity: person procured is 16 years or age or more but under the age of 18 years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Householder permitting illegal sexual activity: person under the age of 16 years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Householder permitting illegal sexual activity: person is 16 years of age or more but under the age of 18 years (effective 2014-12-06)

Gaming And Betting

  • Betting House
  • Gaming House
  • Other Gaming And Betting

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 Conditions
  • Counterfeiting Currency
  • Disturb The Peace
  • Escape Custody
  • Indecent Acts
  • Production/Distribution Of Child Pornography (effective 1998-01-01)
  • Voyeurism (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Public Morals
  • Luring A Child Via A Computer (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Obstruct Public Peace Officer
  • Prisoner Unlawfully At Large
  • Trespass At Night
  • Failure To Attend Court
  • 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)
  • Harbour Or Conceal Terrorist (effective 2002-01-01)(expired 2013-07-14)
  • Hoax – Terrorism (effective 2005-01-01)
  • Firearms And Other Offensive Weapons (Part III CC)
  • Leaving Canada to participate in activity of terrorist group (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Leaving Canada to facilitate terrorist activity (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)
  • 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)
  • Concealing person who is 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)
  • 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)
  • Wilful 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
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Trafficking

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Importation And Exportation

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Production

  • Heroin (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cocaine (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Other Controlled Drugs And Substances Act (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cannabis
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)

Precursor/Equipment (crystal meth, ecstasy) (effective 2011-06-26)

Proceeds of Crime (CDSA) (expired 2002-02-01)

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 And 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)

Other Federal Statutes

Traffic Violations

Dangerous Operation

  • Causing Death
  • Causing Bodily Harm
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft

Flight From Peace Officer (effective 2000-03-30)

  • Causing Death
  • Causing Bodily-Harm
  • Flight From Peace Officer

Impaired Operation/Related Violations

  • Causing Death (Alcohol)
  • Causing Death (Drugs)
  • Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol)
  • Causing Bodily Harm (Drugs)
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft Or Over 80 Mg. (Alcohol)
  • Operation Of Motor Vehicle, Vessel Or Aircraft Or Over 80 Mg. (Drugs)
  • Failure To Comply Or Refusal (Alcohol)
  • Failure To Comply Or Refusal (Drugs)
  • Failure To Provide Blood Sample (Alcohol)
  • Failure To Provide Blood Sample (Drugs)

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)
  • Driving While Prohibited
  • Other Criminal Code

Street Racing

  • Causing Death By Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Causing Bodily Harm By Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)
  • Dangerous Operation Of Motor Vehicle While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14)

For more information, contact Information and Client Services (toll-free 1-800-387-2231; 613-951-9023), Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.

Census Metropolitan Area Methodology

Note

Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division and Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics


For the reporting of crime statistics and police personnel, official Statistics Canada census metropolitan area (CMA) populations have been adjusted to follow policing boundaries. Police service boundaries often do not correspond directly with CMA boundaries, particularly in the case of rural detachments. In an effort to match as closely as possible, the following guidelines are used:

  • If more than half of a detachment's population falls within CMA boundaries, then all of that detachment's crime is included and the portion of its population falling outside the CMA is added to the official CMA population.
  • Conversely, if less than half of a detachment's population falls within CMA boundaries, then all of that detachment's crime is excluded and the portion of its population falling within the CMA is subtracted from the official CMA population.

CMA Abbotsford-Mission

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Upper Sumas 6 (5909877).

CMA Barrie

  • The following area outside the CMA has been included: Bradford West Gwillimbury (3543014).
  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Springwater (3543009).

CMA Brantford

  • The following area outside the CMA has been included: Six Nations (Part) 40 (3528037).

CMA Calgary

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 62% of Wheatland County (4805012), 28% of Kneehill County (4805041), Acme (4805044), Linden (4805046), 2% of Mountain View County (4806028), 2% of Kananaskis (4815013), 28% of Bighorn No.8 (4815015), Ghost Lake (4815027), Waiparous (4815030), Stoney 142, 143, 144 (4815802), Standard (4805021), and Rockyford (4805022).

CMA Edmonton

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 98% of Thorhild County No. 7 (4813036), 51% of Lac Ste. Anne County (4813001), Val Quentin (4813005), West Cove (4813006), Yellowstone (4813007), Ross Haven (4813008), Castle Island (4813009), Sunset Point (4813011), Alberta Beach (4813012), Onoway (4813014), 8% of Wetaskiwin County No.10 (4811001), Argentina Beach (4811003), Silver Beach (4811009), Sandy Beach (4813016) and Sunrise Beach (4813017).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 2% of Leduc County (4811012), 11% of Parkland County (4811034), Seba Beach (4811038), Betula Beach (4811039), Bruderheim (4810066) and 5% of Sturgeon County (4811059).

CMA Greater Sudbury

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Wahnapitei 11 (3553040) and Whitefish Lake 6 (3552051).

CMA Guelph

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Puslinch (3523001) and Guelph/Eramosa (3523009). 

CMA Halifax

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Shubenacadie 13 (1209029).

CMA Hamilton

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 65% of Burlington (3524002) and Grimsby (3526065).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 35% of Oakville (3524001), 35% of Milton (3524009) and 35% of Halton Hills (3524015).

CMA Kelowna

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 64% of Central Okanagan J (5935020).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 5% of Kootenay Boundary E (5905054) and 2% of Okanagan-Similkameen F (5907051).

CMA Kingston

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Frontenac Islands (3510005).

CMA Kitchener – Cambridge – Waterloo

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Wilmot (3530020) and Wellesley (3530027).

CMA London

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Southwest Middlesex (3539005), North Middlesex (3539041), Lucan Biddulph (3539060), Newbury (3539002), Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 42 (3539017), Munsee-Delaware Nation 1 (3539018) and Oneida 41 (3539021).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Central Elgin (3534020) and Southwold (3534024).

CMA Moncton

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 64% of Havelock (1305028), Hopewell (1306001), Riverside-Albert (1306003), Harvey (1306004), Alma (1306006), Alma (1306007), Salisbury (1307024), Petitcodiac (1307029), Westmorland (1307001), Port Elgin (1307002), Botsford (1307004) and Sackville (1307008).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Saint-Paul (1308008) and 1% of Moncton (1307019).

CMA Montréal

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Rivière-Beaudette (2471005), Saint-Télesphore (2471015), Saint-Polycarpe (2471020), Saint-Clet (2471045), Sainte-Marthe, (2471110), Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, (2471115), Très-Saint-Rédempteur, (2471125), Rigaud (2471133), Pointe-Fortune (2471140), Saint-Jean-Baptiste (2457033), Calixa-Lavallée (2459030) and Contrecoeur (2459035).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Lavaltrie (2452007), L’Épiphanie (2460035), L’Épiphanie (2460040) and Gore (2476025).

CMA Oshawa

  • Not currently used due to the fact that data would have to be based on estimates from Durham Regional Police.
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 65% of Pickering (3518001), 65% of Ajax (3518005), 65% of Scugog (3518020), 65% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island (3518022), 65% of Uxbridge (3518029) and 65% of Brock (3518039).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 35% of Whitby (3518009), 35% of Oshawa (3518013) and 35% of Clarington (3518017).

CMA Ottawa-Gatineau (Ontario Portion)

  • Perfect match.

CMA Ottawa-Gatineau (Québec Portion)

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Denholm (2483005), Mayo (2480065), Val-des-Bois (2480140) and Bowman (2480145).

CMA Peterborough

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Curve Lake First Nation 35 (3515019).

CMA Québec

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Lac-Croche (2422902), Saint-Tite-des-Caps (2421005), Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges (2421010), Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague-du-Cap-Tourmente (2421015), Saint-Joachim (2421020), Beaupré (2421025), Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (2421030), Sault-au-Cochon (2421902) and Lac-Jacques-Cartier (2421904).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon (2426070), Saint-Henri (2419068), Beaumont (2419105) and Neuville (2434007).

CMA Regina

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Dufferin No.190, (4706059), Bethune (4706061), Findlater (4706062), Kannata Valley (4706075), Silton (4706077), Craven (4706078), Lajord No. 128 (4706011) and 50% of South Qu'Appelle No. 157 (4706034).
  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 5% of Pense No. 160 (4706021).

CMA Saguenay

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Petit-Saguenay (2494205), L’Anse-Saint-Jean (2494210), Rivière-Éternité (2494215), Ferland-et-Boilleau (2494220), Bégin (2494250), Saint-Ambroise (2494255), Lalemant (2494926), Lac-Ministuk (2494928) and Mont-Valin (2494930).

CMA Saint John

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Norton (1305016), Norton (1305018) and Clarendon (1302014).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 50% of Saint Martins (1301001), 50% of Musquash (1301016) and Lepreau (1302008).

CMA Saskatoon

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Rosedale No. 283 (4711031), Hanley (4711032), McCraney No. 282 (4711034), Kenaston (4711036), Bladworth (4711038), Lost River No. 313 (4711059), Viscount No. 341 (4711091), Viscount (4711092), Plunkett (4711094),  25% of Bayne No. 371 (4715011), Grant No. 372 (4715014), Prud’Homme (4715016), Vonda (4715017), Aberdeen No. 373 (4715018), Aberdeen (4715019), Montrose No. 315 (4712026), Ruddell (4716003), Maymont (4716004), Mayfield No. 406 (4716005), Great Bend No. 405 (4716008), Radisson (4716009) and Borden (4716011) .  

CMA Sherbrooke

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley (2445060) and Austin (2445085).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: North Hatley (2445050), Hatley (2445055), Compton (2444071), Waterville (2444080), Ascot Corner (2441055), Stoke (2442005), Saint-Denis-de-Brompton (2442025) and Val-Joli (2442095).

CMA St. Catharines-Niagara

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: West Lincoln (3526021) and Grimsby (3526065).

CMA St. John’s

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Bay Bulls (1001557) and Witless Bay (1001559).

CMA Thunder Bay

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Fort William 52 (3558003), Gillies (3558012), O’Connor (3558016) and Conmee (3558019).

CMA Toronto

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 65% of Burlington (3524002), 29% of Whitby (3518009), 29% of Oshawa (3518013), 29% of Clarington (3518017), 29% of Scugog (3518020), 29% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island (3518022), 29% of Brock (3518039), Adjala Tosorontio (3543003) and 78% of Essa (3543021).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 35% of Oakville (3524001), 35% of Milton (3524009), 35% of Halton Hills (3524015), 71% of Pickering (3518001), 71% of Ajax (3518005), 71% of Uxbridge (3518029) and Bradford West Gwillimbury (3543014).

CMA Trois-Rivières

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Wôlinak (2438802), Yamachiche (2451020), Champlain (2437220), Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes (2437225) and Saint-Maurice (2437230).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Saint-Sylvère (2438005), Sainte-Marie-de-Blandford (2438015), Lemieux (2438020), Manseau (2438028), Sainte-Françoise (2438035), Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard (2438040), Fortierville (2438047), Parisville (2438055), Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard (2438060), Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets (2438065) and Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent (2438070).

CMA Vancouver

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 64% of Squamish-Lillooet D (5931021) and Cheakamus 11 (5931801).

CMA Victoria

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 2% of Capital G (5917029), Capital H (Part 2) (5917056) and Gordon River 2 (5917815).

CMA Windsor

  • Perfect match.

CMA Winnipeg

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 64% of Rosser (4614015), 53% of St. Clements (4613056) and Brokenhead 4 (4613062).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Cartier (4610043), Brokenhead (4612054), Beausejour (4612056), De Salaberry (4602032), St-Pierre-Jolys (4602037), 22% of Hanover (4602041) and Niverville (4602046).

Census Metropolitan Area Methodology

Note

Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division and Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics


For the reporting of crime statistics and police personnel, official Statistics Canada census metropolitan area (CMA) populations have been adjusted to follow policing boundaries. Police service boundaries often do not correspond directly with CMA boundaries, particularly in the case of rural detachments. In an effort to match as closely as possible, the following guidelines are used:

  • If more than half of a detachment's population falls within CMA boundaries, then all of that detachment's crime is included and the portion of its population falling outside the CMA is added to the official CMA population.

  • Conversely, if less than half of a detachment's population falls within CMA boundaries, then all of that detachment's crime is excluded and the portion of its population falling within the CMA is subtracted from the official CMA population.

CMA Abbotsford-Mission

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Upper Sumas 6 (5909877).

CMA Barrie

  • The following area outside the CMA has been included: Bradford West Gwillimbury (3543014).
  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Springwater (3543009).

CMA Brantford

  • The following area outside the CMA has been included: Six Nations (Part) 40 (3528037).

CMA Calgary

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 62% of Wheatland County (4805012), 28% of Kneehill County (4805041), Acme (4805044), Linden (4805046), 2% of Mountain View County (4806028), 2% of Kananaskis (4815013), 28% of Bighorn No.8 (4815015), Ghost Lake (4815027), Waiparous (4815030), Stoney 142, 143, 144 (4815802), Standard (4805021), and Rockyford (4805022).

CMA Edmonton

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 98% of Thorhild County No. 7 (4813036), 51% of Lac Ste. Anne County (4813001), Val Quentin (4813005), West Cove (4813006), Yellowstone (4813007), Ross Haven (4813008), Castle Island (4813009), Sunset Point (4813011), Alberta Beach (4813012), Onoway (4813014), 8% of Wetaskiwin County No.10 (4811001), Argentina Beach (4811003), Silver Beach (4811009), Sandy Beach (4813016) and Sunrise Beach (4813017).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 2% of Leduc County (4811012), 11% of Parkland County (4811034), Seba Beach (4811038), Betula Beach (4811039), Bruderheim (4810066) and 5% of Sturgeon County (4811059).

CMA Greater Sudbury

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Wahnapitei 11 (3553040) and Whitefish Lake 6 (3552051).

CMA Guelph

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Puslinch (3523001) and Guelph/Eramosa (3523009). 

CMA Halifax

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Shubenacadie 13 (1209029).

CMA Hamilton

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 65% of Burlington (3524002) and Grimsby (3526065).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 35% of Oakville (3524001), 35% of Milton (3524009) and 35% of Halton Hills (3524015).

CMA Kelowna

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 64% of Central Okanagan J (5935020).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 5% of Kootenay Boundary E (5905054) and 2% of Okanagan-Similkameen F (5907051).

CMA Kingston

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Frontenac Islands (3510005).

CMA Kitchener

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Wilmot (3530020) and Wellesley (3530027).

CMA London

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Southwest Middlesex (3539005), North Middlesex (3539041), Lucan Biddulph (3539060), Newbury (3539002), Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 42 (3539017), Munsee-Delaware Nation 1 (3539018) and Oneida 41 (3539021).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Central Elgin (3534020) and Southwold (3534024).

CMA Moncton

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 64% of Havelock (1305028), Hopewell (1306001), Riverside-Albert (1306003), Harvey (1306004), Alma (1306006), Alma (1306007), Salisbury (1307024), Petitcodiac (1307029), Westmorland (1307001), Port Elgin (1307002), Botsford (1307004) and Sackville (1307008).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Saint-Paul (1308008) and 1% of Moncton (1307019).

CMA Montréal

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Rivière-Beaudette (2471005), Saint-Télesphore (2471015), Saint-Polycarpe (2471020), Saint-Clet (2471045), Sainte-Marthe, (2471110), Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, (2471115), Très-Saint-Rédempteur, (2471125), Rigaud (2471133), Pointe-Fortune (2471140), Saint-Jean-Baptiste (2457033), Calixa-Lavallée (2459030) and Contrecoeur (2459035).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Lavaltrie (2452007), L’Épiphanie (2460035), L’Épiphanie (2460040) and Gore (2476025).

CMA Oshawa

  • Not currently used due to the fact that data would have to be based on estimates from Durham Regional Police.
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 64% of Pickering (3518001), 64% of Ajax (3518005), 64% of Scugog (3518020), 64% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island (3518022), 64% of Uxbridge (3518029) and 64% of Brock (3518039).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 36% of Whitby (3518009), 36% of Oshawa (3518013) and 36% of Clarington (3518017).

CMA Ottawa-Gatineau (Ontario Portion)

  • Perfect match.

CMA Ottawa-Gatineau (Québec Portion)

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Denholm (2483005), Mayo (2480065), Val-des-Bois (2480140) and Bowman (2480145).

CMA Peterborough

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: Curve Lake First Nation 35 (3515019).

CMA Québec

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Lac-Croche (2422902), Saint-Tite-des-Caps (2421005), Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges (2421010), Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague-du-Cap-Tourmente (2421015), Saint-Joachim (2421020), Beaupré (2421025), Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (2421030), Sault-au-Cochon (2421902) and Lac-Jacques-Cartier (2421904).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon (2426070), Saint-Henri (2419068), Beaumont (2419105) and Neuville (2434007).

CMA Regina

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Dufferin No.190, (4706059), Bethune (4706061), Findlater (4706062), Kannata Valley (4706075), Silton (4706077), Craven (4706078), Lajord No. 128 (4706011) and 50% of South Qu'Appelle No. 157 (4706034).
  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 5% of Pense No. 160 (4706021).

CMA Saguenay

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Petit-Saguenay (2494205), L’Anse-Saint-Jean (2494210), Rivière-Éternité (2494215), Ferland-et-Boilleau (2494220), Bégin (2494250), Saint-Ambroise (2494255), Lalemant (2494926), Lac-Ministuk (2494928) and Mont-Valin (2494930).

CMA Saint John

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Norton (1305016), Norton (1305018) and Clarendon (1302014).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 50% of Saint Martins (1301001), 50% of Musquash (1301016) and Lepreau (1302008).

CMA Saskatoon

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Rosedale No. 283 (4711031), Hanley (4711032), McCraney No. 282 (4711034), Kenaston (4711036), Bladworth (4711038), Lost River No. 313 (4711059), Viscount No. 341 (4711091), Viscount (4711092), Plunkett (4711094),  25% of Bayne No. 371 (4715011), Grant No. 372 (4715014), Prud’Homme (4715016), Vonda (4715017), Aberdeen No. 373 (4715018), Aberdeen (4715019), Montrose No. 315 (4712026), Ruddell (4716003), Maymont (4716004), Mayfield No. 406 (4716005), Great Bend No. 405 (4716008), Radisson (4716009) and Borden (4716011) .  

CMA Sherbrooke

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley (2445060) and Austin (2445085).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: North Hatley (2445050), Hatley (2445055), Compton (2444071), Waterville (2444080), Ascot Corner (2441055), Stoke (2442005), Saint-Denis-de-Brompton (2442025) and Val-Joli (2442095).

CMA St. Catharines-Niagara

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: West Lincoln (3526021) and Grimsby (3526065).

CMA St. John’s

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Bay Bulls (1001557) and Witless Bay (1001559).

CMA Thunder Bay

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Fort William 52 (3558003), Gillies (3558012), O’Connor (3558016) and Conmee (3558019).

CMA Toronto

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 65% of Burlington (3524002), 30% of Whitby (3518009), 30% of Oshawa (3518013), 30% of Clarington (3518017), 30% of Scugog (3518020), 30% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island (3518022), 30% of Brock (3518039), Adjala Tosorontio (3543003) and 78% of Essa (3543021).
  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: 35% of Oakville (3524001), 35% of Milton (3524009), 35% of Halton Hills (3524015), 70% of Pickering (3518001), 70% of Ajax (3518005), 70% of Uxbridge (3518029) and Bradford West Gwillimbury (3543014).

CMA Trois-Rivières

  • The following areas within the CMA have been excluded: Wôlinak (2438802), Yamachiche (2451020), Champlain (2437220), Saint-Luc-de-Vincennes (2437225) and Saint-Maurice (2437230).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Saint-Sylvère (2438005), Sainte-Marie-de-Blandford (2438015), Lemieux (2438020), Manseau (2438028), Sainte-Françoise (2438035), Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard (2438040), Fortierville (2438047), Parisville (2438055), Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard (2438060), Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets (2438065) and Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent (2438070).

CMA Vancouver

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 64% of Squamish-Lillooet D (5931021) and Cheakamus 11 (5931801).

CMA Victoria

  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: 2% of Capital G (5917029), Capital H (Part 2) (5917056) and Gordon River 2 (5917815).

CMA Windsor

  • Perfect match.

CMA Winnipeg

  • The following area within the CMA has been excluded: 66% of Rosser (4614015), 90% of St. Clements (4613056) and Brokenhead 4 (4613062).
  • The following areas outside the CMA have been included: Cartier (4610043), Brokenhead (4612054), De Salaberry (4602032), St-Pierre-Jolys (4602037), 26% of Hanover (4602041) and Niverville (4602046).

Federal-Provincial-Territorial Consultative Council on Statistical Policy - 2009

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1. Agenda

  1. Opening remarks
    • Adoption of the agenda
  2. Report from the Working Group
  3. The Chief Statistician's report
  4. Round table discussion (feedback on the Chief Statistician's report)
  5. Environmental Statistics Framework
  6. Inventory of core public infrastructure
  7. Community accounts
  8. Strategic overview
    • Provincial and territorial challenges
  9. Other business
  10. Concluding remarks

2. Minutes

The meeting minutes will be posted online when available.

Date modified:

2014 - Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP)

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Product Name

2014 Annual Survey of Aquaculture Industry
2014 Annual Electric Power Generation Stations
2014 Annual Electricity Supply and Disposition Survey
2014 Annual End-Use of Natural Gas Survey
2014 Annual Industrial Consumption of Energy Survey
2014 Annual Oil and Gas Extraction Survey
2014 Annual Survey of Electric Power Thermal Generating Station Fuel Consumption
Annual Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey Actual for 2014
2014 Annual Survey of Logging Industries
2014 Annual Survey of Manufacturing Industries
2014 Annual Survey or Research and Development in Canadian Industry
2014 Annual Survey or Research and Development in Canadian Industry Industrial Non-profit Organizations
2014 Annual Survey or Research and Development of Canadian Private Non-profit Organizations

Survey of Service Industries

2014 Annual Head Office Survey
2014 Annual Non-Store Retail Survey
2014 Annual Retail Trade Survey
2014 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Accounting Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Advertising and Related Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Amusement and Recreation
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Architecture
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Book Publishers
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Consulting Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Consumer Goods Rental
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Database, Directory and Specialty Publishers
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Employment Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Engineering
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Food Services and Drinking Places
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Motion Picture Theatres
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Newspaper Publishers
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Performing Arts
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Real Estate Brokers
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Real Estate Rental and Leasing and Property Management
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Repair and Maintenance Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Software Development and Computer Services
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Specialized Design
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Spectator Sports, Event Promoters, Artists and Related Industries
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Surveying and Mapping
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Travel Arrangements
2014 Survey of Service Industries: Traveller Accommodation

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