Acting Captain's Class - Criminal Code of Canada

Question 1

What is Criminal Negligence?

Answer 1

219. (1) Every one is criminally negligent who
     (a) in doing anything, or
     (b) in omitting to do anything that it is his duty to do, shows
     wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other
     persons.
     Definition of “duty”
     (2) For the purposes of this section, “duty” means a duty imposed by law.