The Elliot Lake mall tragedy, in which a rooftop parking deck at the Algo Centre collapsed, led to one of the more unusual prosecutions in Ontario. When the engineer connected to the structure entered a not guilty plea, the case drew renewed attention to questions of professional responsibility and criminal liability.
CTV News asked Robb MacDonald to provide commentary on the proceedings. He explained how the courts approach cases that blend technical evidence with allegations of criminal negligence, and what the not guilty plea signalled about the road ahead.
Robb's analysis helped viewers understand a complex matter where engineering, public safety, and criminal law intersected.