List of Criminal Code Amendments

From Criminal Law Notebook
This page was last substantively updated or reviewed July 2021. (Rev. # 95372)

Admendments to the Criminal Code. For amendments to other legislation see List of Legislative Amendments.

Versions

There are six versions of the Criminal Code since its inception:

  • Criminal Code, 1892, S.C. 1892, c. 29
  • Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1906, c. 146
  • Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1927, c. 36
  • Criminal Code, S.C. 1953-54, c. 51
  • Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34
  • Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46

Criminal Code

Pending Amendments

2020 to Present

2010 to 2019

2000 to 2009

Amendments 1984 to 1999

Amendments Pre-1984

Unproclaimed Amendments

Act Name Citation Royal Assent In force Summary Amendment Text
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons) S.C. 2015, c. 16 (Bill C-452) June 18, 2015 In force on OIC Amends s. 279.01 to 279.05 to create a presumption of culpability for those living with exploited persons. It also makes sentences under these sections consecutive.
NB: An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons) (Bill C-38) amends the provision relating to the bill coming into force.
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Full Legislative History

Failed Amendments

Versions of Criminal Code (2002 to Present)

Versions of Criminal Code as recorded by CanLII


Repealed Provisions by Part

List of Parliamentary Sessions

Legislative Sessions
  • 44th Parl., 1st session (November 22, 2021 to present)
  • 43rd Parl., 2nd session (September 23, 2020 to August 15, 2021)
  • 43rd Parl., 1st session (December 5, 2019 to August 18, 2020)
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  • 37th Parl., 1st session (January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002)
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