Lawyers to ‘hammer out’ resolution in QEC’s workplace death case
Incident in 2024 resulted in death of worker Noah Paniyuk
Court proceedings are adjourned until Feb. 16 in the case of Qulliq Energy Corp., relating to a 2024 workplace death, as lawyers try to come to an agreement. (File photo)
The court case against Qulliq Energy Corp. under Nunavut’s Safety Act has been adjourned for a month while lawyers try to “hammer out” a resolution, says the prosecutor in the case.
“My friend and I are having discussions to resolve the matter,” said lawyer John D. Cliffe, the agent for the Nunavut government, who participated virtually in court in Iqaluit on Monday. He’s the lawyer who is leading the prosecution against QEC.
Both he and the Nunavut energy company’s counsel Jennifer King requested a two-week adjournment to finalize details of their potential resolution.
The charges against QEC stem from a workplace incident at the Naujaat power plant in July 2024 that resulted in the death of electrician Noah Paniyuk.
After an investigation by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission, Nunavut’s energy corporation was charged with nine violations of the Safety Act.
Charges include failing to take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of every person at the worksite, failing to sufficiently and competently supervise work, and failing to implement safe work procedures.
Qulliq Energy Corp. is scheduled to return to court Feb. 16.
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