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219. 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.
220. Causing death by criminal negligence
Every person who by criminal negligence causes death to another person is guilty of an indictable
offence and liable
(a) where a firearm is used in the commission of the offence, to imprisonment for life and to a minimum
punishment of imprisonment for a term of four years; and
(b) in any other case, to imprisonment for life.
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 220; 1995, c. 39, s. 141.
221. Causing bodily harm by criminal negligence
Every one who by criminal negligence causes bodily harm to another person is guilty of an
indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.
R.S., c. C-34, s. 204.
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