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Defrauding the public or any person by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means.

Indictable fraud where the subject-matter exceeds $5,000 or is a testamentary instrument.

Hybrid offence where the value of the fraud does not exceed $5,000.

Aggravating factors a court must consider on sentencing for fraud.

Obtaining, possessing, or trafficking in another person's identity information.

Fraudulently personating another person, living or dead.

Dealing with property obtained by the commission of a designated offence.

Obtaining property or credit by a false pretence or by a false statement in writing.

Making a false document, knowing it to be false, with intent it be used as genuine.

Using, dealing in, or possessing a forged document knowing or believing it to be forged.

Compels a person to produce documents or data to a peace officer.

Rules for the detention, return, and forfeiture of seized property.

Authority for a justice to issue a warrant to search a building, receptacle or place.