In Canada, the principle you are touching on—that the government must apply the law equally—is a cornerstone of the legal system, specifically protected under Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, it is important to distinguish between administrative/civil liability and criminal prosecution. Under the current Canadian legal framework, an arbitrary or unequal interruption of benefits does not typically lead to a criminal prosecution of government employees unless specific criminal intent (like fraud or bribery) is proven.
In Canada, the principle you are touching on—that the government must apply the law equally—is a cornerstone of the legal system, specifically protected under Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, it is important to distinguish between administrative/civil liability and criminal prosecution. Under the current Canadian legal framework, an arbitrary or unequal interruption of benefits does not typically lead to a criminal prosecution of government employees unless specific criminal intent (like fraud or bribery) is proven. 1. Equality Under the Law (The Charter) If a government program pays $2,500 to one postal code and nothing to another without a valid legislative reason, it would likely be challenged under Section 15(1), which guarantees the "equal benefit of the law without discrimination." * The Remedy: If a court finds a program is arbitrary or unequal, the standard remedy is a Judicial Review. The court can strike down the unfair rule, order the g...