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Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act a ‘Young Person’ can be charged with a Criminal Offence from the ages of

12-17 years of age
11-16 years of age
7-18 years of age
5-15 years of age

The correct answer is: 12-17 years of age

The correct range for a ‘Young Person’ under the Youth Criminal Justice Act is indeed from 12 to 17 years of age. This classification reflects the legal framework in Canada that recognizes the developmental differences between young individuals and adults, while still holding young people accountable for criminal behavior. The act is designed to provide a separate legal process for youth, recognizing their unique social and psychological circumstances. By establishing the age limit starting at 12, the act acknowledges that individuals below this age are not considered criminally responsible in the same way as older minors and adults. The upper limit of 17 signifies that individuals at this age are still afforded protections as youth in the legal system, even as they reach the age of majority in many jurisdictions, which is usually 18.