Homicide in Canada, 2011

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Product:Juristat
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Authors:Perreault, Samuel
 

Abstract

This annual report is an examination of homicide in Canada. Detailed information is presented on the characteristics of homicide incidents (murder, manslaughter and infanticide), victims and accused within the context of both short and long-term trends. Geographical patterns of homicide are examined at the national and provincial/territorial levels, as well as for major metropolitan areas. Other key themes include international comparisons of homicide, gang-related homicides, firearm-related homicides, youth homicide and intimate partner (including spousal) homicides.

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accused persons profiles, census metropolitan areas, crimes and offences, firearms, gangs, homicides, international comparisons, provinces, spousal violence, territories, victims, youth court statistics.