Canada: Corporate Crime

When a serious or fatal workplace accident occurs, investigations extend beyond regulatory violations to examine whether organizational failures constitute criminal negligence. This analysis explores how accumulated safety deficiencies, knowledge of significant dangers, and tolerance of manifestly dangerous practices can transform an occupational health and safety matter into a criminal investigation with profound consequences for both organizations and individuals.

When a company first becomes aware of financial irregularities in its business, the first reaction is usually to get to the bottom of the concerns.

This long-awaited announcement follows a formal public consultation.