R v Drabinsky

2011 ONCA 582
Ontario Court of AppealOntario2011Financial misrepresentation and risk of economic prejudice
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Case Overview

See the full reasons on CanLII for the underlying facts.

Legal Issue

Financial misrepresentation and risk of economic prejudice

Decision

Applied Canadian fraud principles to financial misrepresentation and risk of economic prejudice.

Why this Case Matters

Contributes to the body of case law shaping how fraud is proven in Canada.

What Changed Because of This Case

Reinforces how the modern fraud test is applied to specific fact patterns.

Practical Implications for Investigators

Investigators should align evidence to dishonest conduct, deprivation or risk, and accused knowledge.