A tort is a civil law act, while a crime is a criminal act under the Criminal Code. In tort cases, victims are compensated for the harm suffered, and the accused are not punished. In criminal cases, the goal is to punish the defendant for their actions. Note that some incidences can result in both a crime and a tort. For example, a car accident caused by an impaired driver will lead to a criminal charge (impaired driving is illegal), and injured persons can pursue compensation by filing a tort claim.