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weapons prohibition order

A weapons prohibition order can be included in your sentence if you're convicted of certain crimes. You will not be allowed to possess any firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, or explosive substance during the period of time set out in the order.

unlawfully being at large

It is a criminal offence to not surrender into custody when you're required to. For example, if you're serving an intermittent sentence and you do not go back to jail on time, a warrant can be issued for your arrest, charging you with unlawfully being at large.

kidnapping

It is an indictable offence to kidnap. Kidnapping is taking someone against their will and holding them captive with the intention of:

  • confining or imprisoning them against their will,
  • unlawfully transporting them out of Canada against their will
  • holding them for ransom or demanding services against their will

correctional officer

A correctional officer is someone who is responsible for the safety, security, and supervision of people serving sentences of 2 years or more in federal prison.

making money from trafficking in persons

It is an indictable offence to make money from trafficking people. Trafficking in persons means recruiting, transporting, concealing, or controlling the movements of a person, to exploit (use, or take advantage of) them or to help someone else exploit them.

Exploitation can happen if a person provides labour or a service because they...

security of the person

Security of the person is a right protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It means that you have the right to the health and privacy of your body, including the physical integrity of your body. But, rights that are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not absolute and in some situations your rights may not be protected.

criminal rehabilitation

If a temporary resident or applicant for permanent residence has been involved in criminal activity, they may be not allowed to enter Canada because they are considered criminally inadmissible. You can apply for criminal rehabilitation to overcome criminal inadmissibility. Criminal rehabilitation involves meeting certain criteria established by...

unescorted temporary absence

Temporary absences are a type of release you might get if you're serving a sentence in jail. Temporary absences may be escorted or unescorted. You might be allowed to have a temporary absence for:

  • work on a community service project
  • contact with family
  • personal development
  • medical reasons

statutory release

Anyone serving a prison sentence must be released after serving two-thirds of their sentence. This is known as a statutory release. There is no statutory release for someone serving a life sentence.