Criminal Negligence
In accordance with section 219(1) of the Criminal Code, an individual is deemed
criminally negligent if they demonstrate wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or
safety of others while engaging in an act or omitting to fulfill a legal duty.
When such criminally negligent conduct results in death, the person responsible may be
held accountable for culpable homicide under section 222(5)(b).
Section 220 of the Criminal Code outlines the maximum punishment for cases of
criminal negligence causing death, which is life imprisonment. If a firearm was
employed in the commission of the offense, a mandatory minimum sentence of four
years imprisonment applies.
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