Canadian (Federal) Laws and Acts

Last updated on June 10, 2021

Here are links to federal legislation that may be of interest to you if you are involved in the criminal justice system.

Access to Information Act
Canada Evidence Act
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Human Rights Act
Constitution Act, 1867
Constitution Act, 1982
Contraventions Act
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Corrections and Conditional Release Act
Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Records Act
Employment Insurance Act
Firearms Act
Food and Drugs Act
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Privacy Act
Witness Protection Program Act
Young Offenders Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia
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