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In [[1976]], this [[de facto]] state of affairs became law, when [[Parliament (Canada)|Parliament]] abolished the use of capital punishment under the [[Criminal Code (Canada)|Criminal Code]]. Executions were still permitted under the [[National Defense Act (Canada)|National Defense Act]] until [[1998]], when they were similarly abolished.
In [[1976]], this [[de facto]] state of affairs became law, when [[Parliament (Canada)|Parliament]] abolished the use of capital punishment under the [[Criminal Code (Canada)|Criminal Code]]. Executions were still permitted under the [[National Defense Act (Canada)|National Defense Act]] until [[1998]], when they were similarly abolished.
Currently, the [[Supreme Court of Canada|Supreme Court]] does not allow the [[extradition]] of criminals who may be executed for their crimes.
Currently, Canada's [[Supreme Court of Canada|Supreme Court]] does not allow the [[extradition]] of criminals who may be executed for their crimes.
==Religious views of capital punishment==
==Religious views of capital punishment==