CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 119Primary legislationIn force

Proof of violation

Section 119 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that a corporation may be held liable for violations committed by its employees, agents, or mandataries without requiring identification or separate prosecution of the individual actor.

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Proof of violation

119 In any proceedings under this Act against a person in relation to a violation, it is sufficient proof of the violation to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent or mandatary of the person, whether or not the employee or agent or mandatary is identified or proceeded against in accordance with this Act.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-119.html

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