Under which piece of legislation is a protection order enforced?

The protection order is enforced under the Criminal Code. This is because protection orders, often issued to prevent domestic violence or harassment, fall under criminal law provisions that allow for enforcement mechanisms to ensure the safety of individuals. The Criminal Code provides the framework for addressing violations of these orders, allowing law enforcement to take action if the terms of a protection order are breached.

In contrast, the Family Law Act primarily deals with family disputes and issues such as divorce, custody, and child support, while the Divorce Act governs the dissolution of marriages. The Child Support Guidelines focus on the financial obligations of parents towards their children following a separation or divorce. Although these other pieces of legislation may relate to family law matters and issues of personal safety within a domestic context, it is the Criminal Code that specifically provides the enforcement capabilities for protection orders.