Publications by Key Term: occupiers’ liability

Landowners’ Liability for Injury to Recreational Visitors: Final Report Nov 2006

Recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing often take visitors onto private or Crown land without the permission of the landowner. A landowner may be liable for injuries to visitors even if they are trespassers. The Commission recommends reducing liability of landowners who are not operating commercial recreation facilities.