Pollute-it,an Ontario corporation,has been charge under environmental laws because the corporation discharged industrial waste into a nearby stream.Fred Rodrigues,a director of Pollute-it,has also been charged.Fred may be able to successfully defend the charge against him because

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As a director, Fred Rodrigues has a duty to exercise care and diligence in ensuring that the corporation complies with environmental laws. If he can show that he did exercise such care and diligence, he may be able to successfully defend against the charges. Simply "trying" or knowing about the pollution is not enough to absolve him of responsibility. Acquiescence or financial difficulty also does not excuse a director's duty to ensure compliance. Following the same techniques as another company upstream also does not necessarily excuse pollution. Therefore, B is the best choice as a potential defense for Fred Rodrigues in this scenario.

Pollute-It,an Ontario Corporation,has Been Charge Under Environmental Laws Because the Corporation