The penalties for computer and technological crimes in Canada depend on the nature and severity of the offense. For minor offenses such as unauthorized access to a computer, penalties may include fines and short-term imprisonment. However, more serious crimes like large-scale fraud, identity theft, or hacking sensitive data can result in longer prison sentences, significant fines, and permanent criminal records. The level of harm caused and whether the crime involved personal, corporate, or government data can also affect the severity of the penalties.