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Financing of Terrorism Laws in Canada

Part II.1 of the Criminal Code / Terrorism

Money Laundering and the Terrorist Financing Act

If you have been charged with a crime in Ottawa, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

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Financing of Terrorism in Ottawa, Ontario - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Crown prosecutor

Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.

Hybrid offence

Hybrid offences fall between a summary and an indictable offence. The Crown prosecutor chooses whether to treat the offence as a summary or indictable offence.

Indictable offence

Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Money laundering

The process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking or commercial transactions.

Summary conviction

Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.

Terrorism

An offence motivated by “a political, religious or ideological purpose, objective or cause" with the intention of intimidating the public. Activities within this context include the use of violence, endangering the health and safety of the public and interference with essential services, facilities or systems.

Financing of Terrorism in Ottawa, Ontario - Tagged With:
Tagged With: Terrorism
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Code Citations: s.83.02 , s.83.03 , s.83.04