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Criminal law

Which governments hold powers over criminal law, and the laws that give them those powers.

Governments covering Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve · About Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Who governs this place

Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.

Federal

Parliament of Canada

Governs Canada

  • Criminal law Report

    Exclusive: "The Criminal Law, except the Constitution of Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction, but including the Procedure in Criminal Matters." Constitution Act, 1867, s. 91(27). Provinces run the courts and administration of justice (s. 92(14)).

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

No power over criminal law recorded

Other governments covering Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. We have no power over criminal law on record for them. If one holds such a power, tell us.

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Sources

  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Text quoted from the Constitution Acts (Justice Laws Website, current to 2026-09-21). For: Criminal law (Parliament of Canada)

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