Changes to the Criminal Code in response to the Westray mining disaster in Nova Scotia make partnerships and corporations more responsible for the negligence of their employees when the negligence results in injury or death.

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The Westray mine explosion in Nova Scotia led to amendments in the Criminal Code that made corporations and their representatives liable for negligence causing bodily harm or death. This is commonly known as the Westray Bill.

Changes to the Criminal Code in Response to the Westray