SUMMARY

This enactment contains amendments to the Criminal Code that would enable peace officers to obtain judicial authorization to enter a dwelling-house to arrest or apprehend a person and would clarify that judicial authorization is not required in exigent circumstances or where federal or provincial law or the common law otherwise provides for a right of entry. This enactment would also amend the Interpretation Act to provide powers similar to those of judges or justices under the Criminal Code to persons issuing warrants of arrest or apprehension under other Acts of Parliament.