Bill Detail

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require a judge who hears an application for a restraint order in respect of property that may be proceeds of crime obtained by committing an offence related to the activities of a criminal organization to make the order if the judge is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe the property could disappear, be dissipated or reduce in value. The enactment also provides that any person convicted of an offence relating to a criminal organization must demonstrate to the court that the property that person owns is not proceeds of crime, failing which the property is forfeited to the Crown. Finally, it provides that the Governor in Council may establish a list of entities that consists of criminal organizations.