Exigent circumstance in the crininal code of Canada?

Answer 1

Section 529.3 of the Criminal Code of Canada allows warrantless entry into a dwelling house if an officer:

a) has reasonable grounds to SUSPECT entry is necessary to prevent imminent harm or death to any one

or

b) has reasonable grounds to BELIEVE evidence relating to an indictable offence is present in the dwelling house and entry is necessary to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of the evidence.

Answer 2

In the Criminal Code of Canada, exigent circumstances refer to situations where police officers are allowed to enter a property without a warrant if there is an immediate need to prevent serious harm or damage, or to preserve evidence. This exception to the usual warrant requirement is intended to address emergencies where obtaining a warrant would be impractical or would result in harm or loss of evidence.