In Canada, criminal law is mainly the responsibility of the federal level of government. They create and enforce laws through the Criminal Code of Canada. This covers offences like assault, murder, and drug crimes.

Provincial governments have a role in the criminal justice system too. They handle things like appointing judges, managing provincial correctional facilities, and aspects of law enforcement. They can also create and enforce provincial offences like traffic violations.

The federal and provincial governments work together to ensure effective justice. The federal government sets the overall framework, while provinces handle specific areas. They take a collaborative effort to make sure the system works well across Canada.

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