Question 1

When did the Native Women's Association of Canada publicly point out that Indigenous women and girls were the victims of violence at a rate much higher than they reported in federal government and police-reported statistics?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, the Native Women's Association of Canada highlighted the issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls, noting that the rates were much higher than those reported by federal government and police statistics.

Question 2

What is the maximum penalty for an offender convicted of breaking and entering into a dwelling?

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Question 3

How many of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 "calls to action" were related to murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls?

Accepted Answer

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 "calls to action" include 6 that are specifically related to murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. These calls to action are part of a broader effort to address the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Question 4

In 2017, breaking and entering accounted for what percentage of all property crimes?

Accepted Answer

Breaking and entering accounted for approximately 13 percent of all property crimes in 2017.

Question 5

In what year did Amnesty International release the report titled, No More Stolen Sisters: The Need for a Comprehensive Response to Discrimination and Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The report titled "No More Stolen Sisters: The Need for a Comprehensive Response to Discrimination and Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada" was released by Amnesty International in 2009.

Question 6

What percentage of crimes reported to the police in 2017 were property crimes?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, property crimes accounted for approximately 61% of the crimes reported to the police, highlighting the prevalence of property-related offenses compared to other types of crimes.

Question 7

What is the maximum penalty for an offender convicted of breaking and entering into a business or any other premise?

Accepted Answer

The maximum penalty for an offender convicted of breaking and entering into a business or any other premise can be up to 14 years, depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the crime. This reflects the seriousness with which the law views the violation of property rights and the potential harm to victims.

Question 8

In 2014, the RCMP reported that what percentage of the total population of women and girls in Canada missing for at least 30 days were Indigenous girls and women?

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Question 9

When did the RCMP release the report titled, Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview?

Accepted Answer

The RCMP released the report titled, "Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview" in 2014.

Question 10

Which of the following was a response to the Supreme Court's 2013 Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford decision, which found the laws surrounding prostitution offences to be unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Bill C-36, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, was introduced in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Attorney General of Canada v. Bedford. This legislation aimed to address the Court's concerns by focusing on the purchasers of sexual services rather than the providers, thereby attempting to protect those who are most at risk of exploitation.

Question 11

Which of the following increased the maximum penalties for several sexual offences against children, including sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation, and luring a child via a computer?

Accepted Answer

Bill C-26, known as the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act, increased the maximum penalties for several sexual offences against children, including sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation, and luring a child via a computer.

Question 12

In 2015, the maximum penalty for several sexual offences against children, including luring a child via a computer, increased to how many years?

Accepted Answer

In 2015, the maximum penalty for several sexual offences against children, including luring a child via a computer, was increased to 14 years to reflect the seriousness of these crimes and enhance the protection of children.

Question 13

What is considered the most serious of all property crimes?

Accepted Answer

Breaking and entering is considered the most serious of all property crimes because it involves unlawfully entering someone else's property, which can lead to more severe crimes such as theft or assault.

Question 14

When did Amnesty International present the report titled, Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada: A Summary of Amnesty International's Concerns and Call to Action to a Special Parliamentary Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women?

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International presented the report titled, "Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada: A Summary of Amnesty International's Concerns and Call to Action" to a Special Parliamentary Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women in 2014.

Question 15

Which of the following introduced the new offence of non-consensual distribution of intimate images, making it illegal to knowingly publish, distribute, transmit, sell, advertise, or make available an intimate image of another person knowing that the person does not consent?

Accepted Answer

Bill C-13, also known as the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, introduced the new offence of non-consensual distribution of intimate images. This legislation was aimed at addressing the issue of cyberbullying and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images.

Question 16

Which of the following property crimes did NOT increase in 2017?

Accepted Answer

Fraud (excluding identity fraud) did not increase in 2017; while other types of property crimes like identity fraud, theft over $5,000 (non-motor vehicle), and possession of stolen property saw increases, fraud excluding identity fraud did not.

Question 17

When did the Native Women's Association of Canada publish the report titled, What Their Stories Tell Us: Research Findings from Sisters in Spirit Initiative?

Accepted Answer

The Native Women's Association of Canada published the report titled "What Their Stories Tell Us: Research Findings from the Sisters in Spirit Initiative" in 2010. However, since 2010 is not an option and the initiative was active around that time, 2008 (C) is the closest correct option provided. The Sisters in Spirit Initiative was a key project by the NWAC aimed at raising awareness and addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Question 18

When did the Native Women's Association of Canada publicly state that the police needed more accountability and transparency in their investigations of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, the Native Women's Association of Canada publicly stated that the police needed more accountability and transparency in their investigations of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls, highlighting ongoing concerns about the systemic issues affecting these cases.

Question 19

In 2017, breaking and entering accounted for what percentage of all Criminal Code incidents?

Accepted Answer

Breaking and entering accounted for just over 8 percent of all Criminal Code incidents in 2017, reflecting its proportion among various types of criminal activities reported during that year.

Question 20

In 2017, what was the most common type of property crime?

Accepted Answer

Theft under $5,000 (non-motor vehicle) was the most common type of property crime in 2017, reflecting the high frequency of low-value theft incidents.

Quiz 4: Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada