Sentences with phrase «defence with diligence»

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In respect of the fourth consideration, the legislative scheme, the Minister argued that the availability of a due diligence defence was incompatible with the legislative scheme, for two reasons.

In summary, while the question of whether a due diligence defence is available in administrative proceedings has not been conclusively settled in Canada, the clear trend is toward a presumption that the defence is available unless it is excluded by clear words or is incompatible with the overall scheme of the statute.

An important part of the due diligence defence put forth by the RCMP was that the magnitude of the risk must be considered with its frequency.

Furthermore, the Minister's power to order an audit combined with the extended limitations period and the elimination of the due diligence defence increase potential liability for and costs that need to be incurred by employers.

Specific topics covered include the role of the prosecutor, defendant and justice of the peace; the presumption of innocence; proof beyond a reasonable doubt and findings of credibility; elements of an offence; guilty pleas to an offence charged or another offence; mens rea, strict liability and absolute liability offences; defences to regulatory charges, including due diligence, reasonable mistake of fact and officially induced error; trial procedure; presentation of evidence; rules of evidence; the voir dire; dealing with the unrepresented defendant; Charter applications; access to justice issues; paralegals and lawyers in the courtroom; requests for a bilingual trial; articulating reasons for judgment; delivery of a judgment; sentencing; and trials of young persons.

That defence provides that, even if the statements made or comments published defame the Plaintiff, if the matter communicated about is of public interest and the defendant acted responsibly with proper diligence, defamatory statements will not attract liability.

The paper begins with a general overview of the defence of due diligence, followed by a review of recent significant decisions from Western Canada.