Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Definition of application for federal employment

• 672.37 (1) In this section, application for federal employment means an application form relating to

  • (a) employment in any department, as defined in section 2 of the Financial Administration Act;

  • (b) employment by any Crown corporation as defined in subsection 83(1) of the Financial Administration Act;

  • (c) enrolment in the Canadian Forces; or

  • (d) employment in connection with the operation of any work, undertaking or business that is within the legislative authority of Parliament.

• Marginal note:Application for federal employment

  (2) No application for federal employment shall contain any question that requires the applicant to disclose any charge or finding that the applicant committed an offence that resulted in a finding or a verdict of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder if the applicant was discharged absolutely or is no longer subject to any disposition in respect of that offence.

• Marginal note:Punishment

  (3) Any person who uses or authorizes the use of an application for federal employment that contravenes subsection (2) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.