International Criminal Law in Canada

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Introduction

Canada’s engagement with international criminal law operates at the intersection of domestic criminal prosecution, international treaty obligations, and cooperative support for international tribunals. The constitutional foundation rests on Parliament’s authority over criminal law under s. 91(27) of the Constitution Act, 1867, as supplemented by the treaty-implementation power. Canada has been a consistent proponent of the international criminal justice project, participating in the negotiation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998), ratifying it in 2000, and enacting comprehensive implementing legislation that goes beyond the minimum requirements of the Statute.

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International Criminal Law in Canada

Introduction