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Contractors and Employees Liable for Forest Practices Violations

April 9, 2004

Under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) now in effect contractors and their employees may be penalized and/or responsible for remediation for violations of forest practices legislation. This means the contractor and his supervisor who plants the wrong seedlot on the block may suffer consequences previously applied to the forest company. The defence against …  Read more

Criminal Code Broadened on Workplace Health and Safety Violations

April 8, 2004

Bill C-45 which amends the Criminal Code and makes corporations and other organizations criminally liable for violations of workplace safety regulations took effect March 31, 2004. Company directors through to supervisors face increased penalties and criminal prosecution for lack of care in providing a safe workplace. The law applies to all workplaces in B.C. and …  Read more