Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)
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Marginal note:Criminal negligence
219 (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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