R v Leclair
2020 ONCA 230
Ontario Court of AppealOntario2020Wilful blindness and knowledge in fraud analysis
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Legal Issue
Wilful blindness and knowledge in fraud analysis
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to wilful blindness and knowledge in fraud analysis.
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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