Regulatory Offences

Regulatory Offences

An array of provincial laws including the Liquor Licence Act and Fire Protection and Prevention Act apply to businesses. Penalties include massive corporate fines. Corporate executives could go to jail. The principles that apply in criminal cases generally also apply to regulatory offences. For example, you have a right to full disclosure. Guilt must be established on a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Read more: Blog piece on Liquor Licence Act