R v Earle
2021 ONCA 34
Ontario Court of AppealOntario2021Fraud, knowledge, and wilful blindness
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Legal Issue
Fraud, knowledge, and wilful blindness
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to fraud, knowledge, and wilful blindness.
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.
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