Marginal note:Offence by employee or agent

29. In a prosecution for an offence under this Act, it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the accused, whether or not the employee or agent is identified or has been prosecuted for the offence.

Marginal note:Due diligence

30. No person shall be found guilty of an offence under this Act if it is established that the person exercised all due diligence to comply with this Act or to prevent the commission of the offence.

Marginal note:Time limit for prosecution

31. Proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act may be instituted within but not later than two years after the time when the subject matter of the proceedings arose or the Minister became aware of the subject matter of the proceedings.

COMING INTO FORCE

Marginal note:Coming into force

32. This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.