Drug trafficking is a criminal offense in Canada defined as the production, importation, exportation, possession, or sale of a controlled substance, such as illegal drugs, with the intention of distributing or selling them. This type of offense can include activities such as growing and producing illegal drugs, smuggling drugs into or out of Canada, or selling drugs to others. Drug trafficking is considered a serious offense in Canada and can carry a significant penalty, including a prison sentence of up to life in prison, depending on the circumstances of the offense and the quantity of drugs involved.