Latest posts by Céline Dostaler (see all)
- Stiff penalties given for driving under the influence of drugs - May 15, 2024
- The age of consent in Canada is 16 in most instances - May 3, 2024
- Youths can legally use a firearm provided an adult is supervising - April 23, 2024
There are times that the legislation in the Criminal Code is no longer enforced, as sometimes years pass before it is updated to keep up with changes made by Parliament. The change to the laws dealing with abortion is one example. They were declared unconstitutional in 1988. But 30 years later, they could still be found in the Code though they were not enforced. To read more, click here.
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