Construction Workers Killed on the Job – Manager Goes to Jail

The prison term was the first to be issued under the authority of Bill C-45, a piece of legislation that amended the Criminal Code of Canada in 2004 allowing for management liability in cases of negligence.

A Commercial Legal Expense Insurance policy from Lloyd’s of London includes coverage for Criminal Code offences including charges arising from the C-45 legislation. At the discretion of the policyholder defence cover can be extended to employees.