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Are you being harassed or threatened? Has someone been repeatedly phoning, texting or following you? If someone is disturbing you, it may be considered an offence under the Criminal Code. While these types of behaviours are frequently associated with family violence, an offender can be anyone: a current or former partner, a co-worker, casual acquaintance or total stranger. Such behaviour can be directed towards an individual, their family, their friends or co-workers. It may also involve other criminal acts such as break and enter, assault or unlawful confinement.
Each of the offences below can result in a jail sentence if the accused is convicted. The maximum jail sentence varies. Some offences also include a minimum jail sentence. A sentence may also include a fine. A prohibition on possessing firearms, ammunition or explosives may, and in some cases must, also be included.
There are several different offences in the Criminal Code that deal with harassment, intimidation and threats.
You can ask the police to keep you informed about whether charges will be laid. If the person is charged, you may be required to testify in court as a witness.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.