An offence which, in Canada, is more serious than those which can proceed by summary conviction. This is the Canadian equivalent to the USA "felony". 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.
INDICTABLE OFFENCE
Meaning of INDICTABLE OFFENCE in English
Duhaime's Law English dictionary. Английский юридический словарь Duhaime . 2012