Youth Offences

Truancy in Canada refers to the unauthorized or unjustified absence of a student from school. It is often referred to as unexcused absences. It entails a deliberate violation of compulsory attendance laws, with each province establishing its own guidelines on attendance requirements. While truancy is not a criminal offence under the Canadian Criminal Code, its implications are addressed through provincial regulations. How are truancy ...

What Are Youth Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions? The Youth Criminal Justice Act (the “Act”) has special provisions that allow the police and Crown to address certain matters without using the formal youth criminal court system, known as extrajudicial measures. Extrajudicial measures were created with the intention of holding youth accountable, while encouraging them to repair any harm caused to the victim or community. ...