Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Formalities of information

• 789 (1) In proceedings to which this Part applies, an information

  • (a) shall be in writing and under oath; and

  • (b) may charge more than one offence or relate to more than one matter of complaint, but where more than one offence is charged or the information relates to more than one matter of complaint, each offence or matter of complaint, as the case may be, shall be set out in a separate count.

• Marginal note:No reference to previous convictions

  (2) No information in respect of an offence for which, by reason of previous convictions, a greater punishment may be imposed shall contain any reference to previous convictions.