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When it comes to criminal law, the entire country adheres to legislation set out in our Criminal Code. It was established by Parliament in 1892, in accordance with section 91(27) of the Constitution Act, 1867, which gives the federal government the power to enact criminal laws in Canada.
Over the years the Code has been amended to address situations not foreseen at the time of its creation. For example, s. 342.2 (1) deals with using a computer system to commit crimes. To read more, click here.
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