In Canada, provincial governments are always responsible for determining the proportionality of sentences that link a criminal offence to its punishment.

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In Canada, the Criminal Code, which is federal legislation, outlines the offences and the maximum (or in some cases, minimum) penalties. Provincial governments do not determine the proportionality of sentences; this is the responsibility of the federal government and the courts.

In Canada, Provincial Governments Are Always Responsible for Determining the Proportionality