Canada Law

When you open the Criminal Code of Canada , you’ll quickly notice that after Section 1 (the short title), Section 2 is where the real groundwork begins. Section 2 is not about specific crimes or punishments. Instead, it provides definitions —the building blocks of the entire code. In law, definitions are critical because a single word can change the meaning of an entire case. Without Section 2, terms like “offence,” “weapon,” “peace officer,” or “property” might be interprete

When we study the Criminal Code of Canada , every section plays a role in shaping how justice is carried out in the country. After Section 1 (short title) and Section 2 (definitions), we reach Section 3 , which is another important building block. Section 3 does not deal with specific crimes like theft or assault. Instead, it focuses on how the Code should apply across Canada and provides guiding rules to ensure the law is applied fairly and consistently. Without Section 3, c