Criminal Code and Federal Statutes

Course: PFP3021


This course is part of the following part-time on campus and/or online program(s):

The Criminal Code, a federal statute enacted by Parliament, provides the federal government exclusive jurisdiction to legislate criminal offences in Canada. Students analyze specific elements of selected Criminal Code offences. These include offences against the person, against property and against public order. Through researching case law and assessing its impact on criminal offences, students use case law to argue or defend decisions. Students also analyze elements of offences related to weapons and the Firearms Act, controlled drugs and substances, and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Other topics include provisions of other federal statutes and their relationship with the Criminal Code.

Prerequisites

PFP3010

WINTER 2025
Online LearningRequired Books for Online Learning
SectionDate(s)ModeDomestic FeesRegistration
800 Jan 14 - Apr 22Online$369.20Register Online

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