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Homicide is an act in which a human causes the death of another human. A homicide requires only a volitional act or an omission that causes the death of another, and thus a homicide may result from accidental, reckless, or negligent acts even if there is no intent to cause harm.
Nov 21, 2022 · Highlights. In 2021, police services from across Canada reported 788 homicides, 29 more than in 2020. This most recent rise represented the third consecutive increase since 2019. The national homicide rate increased by 3% to 2.06 homicides per 100,000 population, the highest rate since 2005.
May 28, 2024 · Homicide, the killing of one human being by another. Homicide may refer to a noncriminal act as well as the criminal act of murder. A criminal homicide is one that is not regarded by the criminal code as justifiable or excusable.
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Mar 7, 2024 · Police have identified the victims of a mass killing in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven as a Sri Lankan newcomer family, including a mother, four children and a 40-year-old acquaintance who was ...
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Mar 22, 2019 · Here's what you need to know about how Canadian law distinguishes between these 3 types of homicide. The distinctions between first and second-degree murder and manslaughter generally depend on...
Nov 29, 2023 · Nationwide, 874 homicides were reported by police in 2022. Compared with 2021, the national homicide rate increased by 8% to 2.25 homicides per 100,000 population.
This interactive data visualization dashboard provides an overview of police-reported homicide in Canada. The dashboard features statistics on the homicide rate and number of homicides on an annual basis starting in 2014.
