The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, R.S.C., 1985 (4^th supp) s. 122 states as follows:
Where a corporation commits an offence under this Act, any officer or agent of the corporation who directed, authorized, assented to, acquiesced in or participated in the commission of the offence is a party to and guilty of the offence, and is liable to the punishment provided for the offence, whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted or convicted.
Discuss this provision in light of your understanding of legal principles including the principle of fundamental justice.

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The Answer of The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, R.S.C., 1985 (4^th supp) s. 122 states as follows: Where a corporation commits an offence under this Act, any officer or agent of the corporation who directed, authorized, assented to, acquiesced in or participated in the commission of the offence is a party to and guilty of the offence, and is liable to the punishment provided for the offence, whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted or convicted. Discuss this provision in light of your understanding of legal principles including the principle of fundamental justice.