Workplace accidents and occupational deaths are often the result of employer carelessness or unsafe conditions.As such corporate executives are frequently held accountable in Canada through serious penalties,including imprisonment.

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In Canada, while there are laws and regulations aimed at ensuring workplace safety, it is relatively rare for corporate executives to be held criminally accountable and face imprisonment for workplace accidents and occupational deaths. The Westray Bill (Bill C-45) does provide a legal framework for criminal liability of organizations, including their representatives, but actual cases of imprisonment are uncommon.

Workplace Accidents and Occupational Deaths Are Often the Result of Employer