Accident leads to manslaughter conviction

Burden of proof less than that for criminal negligence: Expert

Accident leads to manslaughter conviction
A worker’s 2012 death at a construction site in Montreal has led to a manslaughter conviction for the company’s owner. Credit: Aisyaqilumaranas (Shutterstock)

In a first for Canada, an employer has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to an occupational health and safety incident. And the conviction could mean other cases already before the courts face the same fate, according to one expert.

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