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Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

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Act current to 2024-04-16 and last amended on 2024-01-14. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Criminal negligence

  •  (1) Every one is criminally negligent who

    • (a) in doing anything, or

    • (b) in omitting to do anything that it is his duty to do,

    shows wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons.

  • Definition of duty

    (2) For the purposes of this section, duty means a duty imposed by law.

  • R.S., c. C-34, s. 202

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