MONCTON – The labour code case against the RCMP has been put over for a second time.
The RCMP made a brief court appearance Thursday in Moncton on charges that they violated the health and safety provisions of the Canada Labour Code.
Defence lawyer Scott McCrossin was in court as agent for Norman Boxall, while Nicole Angers appeared as agent for prosecutor Paul Adams.
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McCrossin asked Judge Jospeh Michaud for an adjournment, saying they needed more time. The Crown agreed, and the case was put over until Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
The RCMP are facing four charges under Section 148(1) of the Labour Code for failing to provide appropriate equipment and training.
The charges stem from the June 4, 2014 shootings that killed three Codiac RCMP officers.
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The Crown has not said whether they will be pursing the case as summary or indictable charges.
Indictable offences carry a much more serious punishment. In this case, the RCMP could face up to $1 million dollar fine per offence, or two years in prison.
Though, no one person has been named in the case, so it is not clear who would serve the sentence.
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