CRM 2300B: Regulatory Offenses and Liability
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What is the primary characteristic of regulatory offences in Canada compared to true crimes?

  • They involve moral culpability.
  • They are punishable by imprisonment.
  • They often involve a lack of reasonable care. (correct)
  • They are considered more serious than true crimes.

    • Individuals convicted of regulatory offences in Canada are considered morally culpable.

    False

    What does the term 'actus reus' refer to in the context of regulatory offences?

    The physical act or conduct that constitutes the offence.

    Regulatory offences historically imposed a regime of ______ liability, where only the actus reus needed to be proven for conviction.

    <p>absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Strict liability = Requires proof of actus reus, but allows for a defense of negligence. Absolute liability = Conviction requires only proof of the act, no blameworthiness considered. Regulatory offences = Offences typically involving standards of care. Negligence = Failure to take proper care in doing something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are regulatory offences primarily concerned with?

    <p>The enforcement of a regulatory scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory offences are considered serious breaches of community values.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of penalties are typically associated with regulatory offences?

    <p>Financial penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory offences under Canadian law are a part of __________ law.

    <p>quasi-criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act mainly embodies true crimes in Canada?

    <p>The Criminal Code of Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their meanings:

    <p>Strict liability = Offences where the defendant is responsible regardless of intent Absolute liability = Offences where no defense is accepted Regulatory offences = Penalties imposed for violations of regulatory standards Quasi-criminal law = Laws that address less severe violations, unlike true crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory offences affect almost every aspect of Canadians' daily lives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard is established to protect Canadians from regulatory offences?

    <p>Standard of reasonable care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of absolute liability offenses?

    <p>There is no necessity to prove mens rea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Strict liability offenses can allow the accused to prove due diligence to avoid liability.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that should be examined before designating a regulatory offence as strict or absolute liability.

    <p>The overall regulatory pattern of the statute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Wholesale Travel Group Inc. case, placing the onus on the accused to prove __________ did not invalidate the relevant legislation.

    <p>due diligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following court cases with their significance:

    <p>Wholesale Travel Group Inc.(1989) = Addressed due diligence in regulatory offences Reference Re Section 94(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act (1985) = Discussed constitutional validity of absolute liability offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Canada, how are the majority of regulatory offences treated according to the Supreme Court?

    <p>As strict liability offences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The severity of the penalty is one of the factors considered for classifying an offence as strict or absolute liability.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In rare cases, strict liability may be imposed in relation to __________ offences under the Criminal Code.

    <p>quasi-regulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does absolute liability typically mean in the context of regulatory offences in Canada?

    <p>Imposing sanction without proof of intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The imposition of absolute liability does not affect the Constitutionality of regulatory offences if imprisonment is not possible.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case emphasized that absolute liability does not infringe on a person's right to liberty?

    <p>Pontes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wholesale Travel Group Inc. case illustrates the courts' approach to strikes against regulatory legislation involving _____ liability.

    <p>absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cases with their significance regarding regulatory offences in Canada:

    <p>Wholesale Travel Group Inc. = Illustrates absolute liability concerns Pontes = Affirms that absolute liability itself does not breach section 7 Rube = Shows courts' hesitation to classify as absolute liability B.C. Court of Appeal = Reviewed the Rube case regarding liability classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the Supreme Court's decision on absolute liability in Pontes occur?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Imprisonment by default for non-payment of a fine is included in the criteria for potential imprisonment in regulatory offences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Canadian courts when classifying a regulatory offence as absolute liability?

    <p>To avoid declaring the relevant legislation invalid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'half-way house' approach in Canadian law primarily focus on?

    <p>Proving that the accused committed the actus reus elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Crown always has to prove the mens rea elements for regulatory offences in Canada.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case endorsed the 'half-way house' approach in Canada?

    <p>Sault Ste Marie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Canadian law, the accused must prove their innocence on the balance of __________.

    <p>probabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the categories of criminal offences with their descriptions:

    <p>Offences requiring full mens rea = A Strict liability offences without mens rea = B Absolute liability offences = C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding strict liability offences?

    <p>The accused can raise the defence of 'due diligence'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'half-way house' approach is applied to all regulatory offences in Canada.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Crown prove in regulatory offences under the 'half-way house' approach?

    <p>The actus reus elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Criminal Law and the Criminal Justice System - CRM 2300B, Fall 2024, Week 8

    • Final Exam:
      • Date: Sunday, December 8
      • Time: 2:00 PM
      • Location: MRN 150 (140 Louis-Pasteur)
      • Duration: 3 hours

    Regulatory Offenses: Strict and Absolute Liability in Canada

    • Regulatory Offenses: Concerned with enforcing regulations for legitimate activities (trade, advertising, driving), distinct from "true crimes".

    • Strict and Absolute Liability: Chapter 6 examines regulatory offenses under federal and provincial/territorial laws, contrasting them with the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs & Substances Act.

    • Strict Liability: Regulatory offenses impose penalties for conduct falling below a reasonable standard of care; the focus is on the act itself (actus reus). The accused may use "due diligence" as a defense.

    • Absolute Liability: There's no need to prove the existence of "mens rea" (guilty mind).

    • Regulatory Offenses Impact: Affects most aspects of Canadians' daily life, in contrast to "true crimes" which indicate moral culpability.

    • Regulatory Offenses in Summary: These offenses include penalties for failing to meet reasonable standards in legitimate and necessary activities without necessarily implying moral culpability. Thus, defendants aren't always perceived as "morally culpable."

    • Half-way House Approach: A strategy used by the courts to find a balance between complete mens rea and automatic conviction for actus reus offenses.

    • Canadian Courts and Regulatory Offenses: Initially strict liability was consistently applied but later shifted to a more flexible judicial strategy.

    • Factors for Identifying Regulatory Offenses: Courts examine factors like the statute's overall pattern, the subject matter, the severity of penalty, and the wording to determine whether an offense is strict liability or absolute liability.

    • Supreme Court Decision in Sault Ste Marie: The Supreme Court acknowledged different categories of criminal offences, including those requiring full mens rea or those with strict liability.

    • Relevance of Charter: The Charter may impact the constitutionality of absolute liability offenses, particularly in cases of potential imprisonment for regulatory offenses.

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    Prepare for the final exam on regulatory offenses in CRM 2300B. This week focuses on strict and absolute liability within the context of Canadian law, detailing their implications in trade, driving, and more. Understand the nuances between regulatory offenses and traditional crimes as you review Chapter 6.

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