In Canada, criminal charges are prosecuted under the Criminal Code of Canada. Most charges you may have heard of before, such as assault, shoplifting, or murder, are covered under the Criminal Code. This offences are prosecuted in the Provincial Court and Court of Queen's Bench. If you are convicted of a criminal offence, you may receive a criminal record, which can affect your ability to travel or have certain jobs. Provincial offences include traffic offences, fishing and hunting offences, and other regulatory offences prosecuted by the Province of Alberta. The consequences of a conviction under a provincial offence can still be serious, and can affect your ability to drive, to fish and hunt, or to possess pets.