Against Authority
Offences Threatening Public Order
Anonymous · General information, not legal advice
Hijacking
s. 76Hijacking is one of the most serious criminal offences and sentences of life imprisonment can be given upon conviction.
Sabotage
s. 52Any prohibited acts intended to deliberately damage, destroy or obstruct for political or military advantage, such as harming Canada's safety, security or defence.
Sedition
s. 59-61Words or speech that cause citizens to rebel against the government or a governing authority.
Endangering the Safety of an Aircraft or Airport
s. 77If you cause a disturbance or threaten violence on an aircraft you can face charges with the maximum penalty of life in prison.
Offensive Weapons and Explosive Substances
s. 78, 80-82Weapons can be anything that can be used to cause harm to others. The maximum penalty is 14 years in prison.
Seizing Control of a Ship or Fixed Platform
s. 78.1It is a crime to seize or exercise control of a ship or fixed platform by force, threats or other forms of intimidation.