A train owned by a railway company derails near a lake,resulting in contamination of the lake and significant losses to residents surrounding the lake.Unfortunately,the railway company is insolvent,and the residents are now considering suing the federal agency that regulates railway activities across Canada.Why might a court refuse to impose a duty of care on the government regulator in this instance?

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Courts may refuse to impose a duty of care on a government regulator due to policy considerations, as it might hinder the regulator's ability to perform its functions effectively and could lead to an overwhelming number of lawsuits.

A Train Owned by a Railway Company Derails near a Lake,resulting