Supreme Court ruling ‘a game changer’ for safety professionals

In its latest release, Canadian Occupational Safety reports on Canada’s Supreme Court decision, affirming the legal accountability of municipalities for accidents on construction sites. This highlights the importance of implementing proactive safety measures in the construction industry.

In a groundbreaking decision, Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled that municipalities can be held legally responsible for accidents on construction sites, even when they lack direct control over the workers or the workplace. This landmark judgment has sent shockwaves through the health and safety industry, prompting concerns and calls for a reevaluation of due diligence practices.

“It's a game changer,” says Ryan Conlin, partner at Stringer LLP, and one of the lawyers who argued the case before the Supreme Court while representing the City of Greater Sudbury. "It basically expands the responsibility of owners for safety violations of contractors on-site and vastly expands their responsibilities.”

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