Public AdvisoryGovernment ServicesNovember 5, 2026
Mowi faces eight workplace-safety charges after fatal Stephenville incident
The company’s first court appearance is scheduled for November 19, 2026, in Stephenville.
Summary
Mowi Canada East has been charged following an Occupational Health and Safety Division investigation into a fatal incident at a Stephenville worksite in January 2025. The charges are allegations, not findings of guilt.
The eight charges include alleged failures to maintain a safe workplace, train and inform workers, document safe work procedures, and prepare for confined-space emergencies. They also address hazard warnings and testing for dangerous substances and low oxygen before and during confined-space work.
- First court appearance: November 19, 2026
- Location: Provincial Court in Stephenville
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador