Amnesty Period Order (2020)

Summary#

The Canada Gazette lists an order titled Order Declaring an Amnesty Period (2020), registered as SOR/2020-97, under the Criminal Code. It appears in Canada Gazette, Part II with a publication date of May 13, 2020 (published as an Extra on May 1, 2020). The text provided here does not include the operative details, so the practical effects are not clear from this excerpt.

What it does#

• The Gazette entry names and registers the order but the excerpt available here does not show the order’s full wording or specific measures.
• Generally, an “amnesty period” order would set a limited time during which certain offences are not prosecuted or certain items may be surrendered without penalty.
• Because the full order text is not included in the provided material, we cannot say which offences, items, dates, or conditions this specific order covers.

Who's affected#

• The source material here does not specify who is affected by this particular order.
• In general, people most likely to notice an amnesty order are those who might otherwise face charges under the relevant sections of the Criminal Code—for example, holders of prohibited items or people in possession of things covered by the order.
• If you think you might be affected, consult the full order to see the exact scope and eligibility.

Why it matters#

• An amnesty period can let people surrender items or come forward without facing criminal charges for a short time. That can change practical outcomes for individuals (avoiding prosecution) and for enforcement agencies (temporary change in priorities).
• Since the details are missing from the provided excerpt, you should read the full order at the official Canada Gazette page (link in the original source) to know the exact start and end dates, who qualifies, and what actions are allowed.