Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Hijacking

76 Every one who, unlawfully, by force or threat thereof, or by any other form of intimidation, seizes or exercises control of an aircraft with intent

• (a) to cause any person on board the aircraft to be confined or imprisoned against his will,

• (b) to cause any person on board the aircraft to be transported against his will to any place other than the next scheduled place of landing of the aircraft,

• (c) to hold any person on board the aircraft for ransom or to service against his will, or

• (d) to cause the aircraft to deviate in a material respect from its flight plan,

is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life.