Maximum Penalties for Individuals on Summary Conviction

Verified from official sources
A-2, s. 7.3Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If convicted of an offence, you could face a fine of up to $150,000. For serious violations like falsification or interference, you could also face up to one year in prison.

Requirement as structured

An individual convicted of an offence punishable on summary conviction under this Part is liable to a fine not exceeding $150,000 and, for subsection (1) offences, to imprisonment for up to one year, or both.

Original regulatory text

An individual who is convicted of an offence under this Part punishable on summary conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $150,000 and, in the case of an offence referred to in subsection (1), to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both fine and imprisonment.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General