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Corrections and Conditional Release Act

Version of section 79 from 2019-06-21 to 2024-11-26:


Marginal note:Definitions

 In sections 79.1 to 84.1,

correctional services

correctional services means services or programs for offenders, including their care, custody and supervision. (services correctionnels)

Indigenous governing body

Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. (corps dirigeant autochtone)

Indigenous organization

Indigenous organization means an organization with predominately Indigenous leadership. (organisme autochtone)

Indigenous peoples of Canada

Indigenous peoples of Canada has the meaning assigned by the definition aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982.‍ (peuples autochtones du Canada)

  • 1992, c. 20, s. 79
  • 2019, c. 27, s. 23

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