Cible in Canada crimes are either inditable offenses or summary offenses.
"Indictable offence
An offence which, in Canada, is more serious than those which can proceed by summary conviction.[b] This is the Canadian equivalent to the USA "felony".[/b] Murder and treason are
examples of crimes committed in Canada which would be indictable offences. These crimes
are usually tried by federally-appointed judges and carry heavy sentences."
"Summary conviction offence
In Canada, a less serious offence than indictable offences for which both the procedure and punishment tends to be less onerous."
Most offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act,Liquor Control Act,Weights and Measures Act,etc,etc are summary offenses. Conviction usually means a fine or incarceration in a Provincial jail for a predetermined amount of time.