Canada/Federal

The Criminal Code of Canada (C-46) provided by the Department of Justice Canada. This Act is also available to download as a PDF.

This online resource is from the Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Includes information about: What is Theft?; Defences to a Charge of Theft; Options once a Person has been Charged; Alternative Measures and Victim Offender Mediation Programs; What is Fraud?; What is the Offence of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime?; The Criminal Code Definition of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. This resource is also available for download as a PDF.

In this short online resource, Éducaloi explains your rights during an arrest, your right to a lawyer and your right to remain silent.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has put together this manual to help you know what you must do, what you do not have to do and what you may wish to do in situations involving the police. The final section lists sources for making a complaint about the police for each province and territory in Canada. (PDF – 12 pages) 

This booklet provides information to explain the assistance provided by the Government of Canada through the Consular Services of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa, and through Canadian diplomatic and consular offices abroad. Canadian consular officials have extensive experience, understand how difficult the situation can be and are there to provide advice and assistance. Available to read online or download as a PDF.

It’s more common than you think. Shoplifting-related charges are routinely laid against people from all walks of life. This blog post from Toronto criminal defence lawyer Tushar K. Pain outlines the steps that may follow after being arrested for shoplifting.

St. Leonard’s Society of Canada is a membership-based, charitable organization. The mission of SLSC is to promote a humane and informed justice policy and responsible leadership to foster safe communities. It: i) endorses evidence-based approaches to criminal and social justice; ii) conducts research and develops policy; iii) supports its member affiliates; and iv) advances collaborative relationships and communication among individuals and organizations dedicated to social justice.

Public Safety Canada was created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians. Their mandate is to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism. Public Safety Canada works with five agencies and three review bodies, united in a single portfolio and all reporting to the same minister. Areas of concern are national security, border strategies, countering crime and emergency management issues.

This site is dedicated to the protection and advancement of human rights in Canadian prisons and to promote a culture of respect for the Rule of Law behind prison walls. The primary resource on the site is the electronic edition of Michael Jackson’s latest book. The electronic version supplements the printed version by including several additional chapters, further case studies and an expanded commentary on law and policy.

This large collection of restorative justice reference material is provided by Prison Fellowship International, a Christian ministry responding to the needs of prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims and those affected by crime.

This webpage from Correctional Service Canada links to online resources from Canada and around the world that deal with the subject of restorative justice.

The Church Council on Justice and Corrections is a national, non-partisan, faith-based coalition, rooted in the Christian tradition. Through research, projects, workshops and presentations, the CCJC promotes education on restorative justice and sponsors initiatives to build healthier and safer communities.