Which of the following did the Supreme Court of Canada establish as the measure of whether a party's actions causing harm or injury to another are tortuous in nature?

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The Supreme Court of Canada established that a party's actions are tortuous in nature based on the degree of blameworthiness of the offending party. This is known as the "fault principle" and is a key factor in determining liability in tort law cases. The need for compensation and provision of damages may be a result of this determination, but it is not the measure of whether an action is tortuous. The need for a breach of contract is also not relevant to determining liability in tort law.

Which of the Following Did the Supreme Court of Canada