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Canada Crime Rates and Statistics (Updated)
Understanding crime statistics in Canada is crucial for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and citizens alike. These figures provide valuable insights into the safety and security of all Canadian communities, helping to shape public policy and allocate resources effectively. Key sources of data for Canadian crime statistics includes Statistics Canada, which conducts comprehensive national surveys, and local police reports that offer more detailed information at ...
Alberta Crime Rates and Statistics (Updated)
Alberta has been grappling with fluctuating crime rates over the past few years. To better understand the severity and nature of these crimes, law enforcement agencies have been utilizing the Crime Severity Index (CSI), a measure that quantifies the seriousness of criminal offenses. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the crime statistics in Alberta from 2019 to 2023, focusing on the ...
Lawyer Salary in Canada – Updated 2025
On average, a lawyer in Canada earns $100,090 per year. However, various factors, such as experience and area of practice, can influence a lawyer’s earning potential. Lawyers in the 25th percentile are typically newer to the role and still developing their skills. Lawyers in this category on average earn between $80,000 (for first-year lawyers) to $198,500 (for those with 10+ years of experience). Lawyers ...
Are brass knuckles legal in Canada?
Brass knuckles are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding brass knuckles, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of legal representation when facing charges. What weapons are classified as brass knuckles? Brass knuckles, commonly known ...
Unsafe Storage of a Firearm Laws in Canada
What is “unsafe storage of a firearm” in Canada? Unsafe storage of a firearm is criminalized under section 86 of the Criminal Code alongside other offences related to carrying, handling, shipping, and/or transporting a firearm. Essentially section 86 dictates that all such acts related to a firearm (storing, carrying, handling, etc.) must be exercised with care and with regard for public safety, otherwise ...
Voyeurism Laws in Canada
Voyeurism is covered under s. 162(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”). It is a relatively new offence in Canadian law, added to the Code in 2005. Voyeurism involves making secretive observations of individuals who are nude, performing sexual acts or in the process of doing so. The offence is intended to protect people from both sexual exploitation and infringements on their personal privacy. ...
Child Pornography Laws in Canada
Child pornography is addressed under section 163.1 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Code”). This severe offence is classified in Canadian law as an offence “tending to corrupt morals.” There are four primary offences within the parameters of child pornography covered by the Code: Accessing child pornography; Possessing child pornography; Distributing child pornography; and Making child pornography. All four offences carry lengthy ...
Child Luring Laws in Canada
Child luring is covered under s.172.1 of the Criminal Code. You can be charged with child luring if you use the internet to communicate with someone who you know is not 18 years or older with the intent to commit sexual exploitation, incest, child pornography, or sexual assault. The purpose of s.172.1 of the Criminal Code is to criminalize child luring to protect children, ...
