When the Crown decides to move forward with a case, they rely on authority given to them by either a Federal or Provincial Act. The following list provides you with the most frequently encountered legislation governing most criminal matters.

Federal Acts:

Criminal Code of Canada
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-46/index.html

Youth Criminal Justice Act
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/Y-1.5/index.html

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-38.8/index.html

Firearms Act
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/f-11.6/text.html

Provincial Acts:

Offence Act
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/O/96338_01.htm

Youth Justice Act
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/y/03085_01.htm

Motor Vehicle Act
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/M/96318_00.htm