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De Boyrie LawToronto, ON · May 25, 2026

Uttering Threats: Penalties and Defences

Uttering threats is a criminal offence in Canada that involves knowingly conveying a threat to cause harm to another person, their property, or an animal. The offence is set out in section 264.1 of the Criminal Code and is treated seriously by the courts because it involves intimidation, fear, and the potential for violence. A...

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