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Abstract: Claimant a member of Canadian Armed forces who was wounded when fired upon by Inuit hunter near Inuvik - Case falling outside "Good Samaritan" exception covered by Criminal Injuries Compensation Ordinance - Court unable to award compensation for pain and suffering and other non-pecuniary losses - No basis for medical claims as all of the claimant's medical expenses assumed by Armed Forces - Claimant clearly a "victim" whose "injury" is within meaning of Ordinance so as to entitle him to compensation.
Decision: Order granted - Costs in the cause.
Subjects: Damages - Criminal injuries compensation
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