Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
DNA Law Expanded for Criminal Investigations
Category
Scientific
Date
2005-05-19
Country
Canada
Description

Canada enacted amendments affecting DNA collection and the national DNA data bank framework. The law updated Criminal Code rules on taking bodily substances for forensic DNA analysis. It also made linked changes to the DNA Identification Act and related military law provisions. These changes strengthened how DNA evidence could be gathered and used in criminal justice processes. It’s an important milestone in the legal infrastructure around forensic science in Canada.