Episode F7
Episode F7 — How Olan, Théroux, Zlatic, and Riesberry Fit Together
35 min · Jul 9, 2023
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Episode F7 — How Olan, Théroux, Zlatic, and Riesberry Fit Together
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Episode Summary
This episode brings the four core fraud cases together. Olan explains dishonesty and deprivation. Théroux gives the modern fraud test. Zlatic develops the idea of other fraudulent means. Riesberry confirms the importance of risk to economic interests. Together, these cases form the backbone of modern Canadian fraud law. The episode is designed as a synthesis episode to help listeners move from the Criminal Code wording to a practical investigative framework.
What You'll Learn
- • How the four cases interlock
- • Where each case sits in the actus reus / mens rea structure
- • How to use the cases as an investigative checklist
Key Investigator Takeaways
- • Olan = dishonesty + deprivation foundation
- • Théroux = modern two-element test
- • Zlatic = other fraudulent means; Riesberry = risk of loss
Cases Discussed
R v Olan
[1978] 2 SCR 1175
Whether risk of economic loss satisfies the deprivation element
R v Théroux
[1993] 2 SCR 5
Elements of fraud — dishonest act and subjective knowledge
R v Zlatic
[1993] 2 SCR 29
Whether reckless conduct can amount to 'other fraudulent means'
R v Riesberry
2015 SCC 65
Causation and risk of deprivation in fraud
Visual Mind Map
Modern Canadian Fraud Law
Olan · Théroux · Zlatic · Riesberry
Olan
Foundation
Dishonesty
Ordinary standards
Deprivation
Actual loss
Economic prejudice
Harm to interests
Théroux
Modern test
Actus reus
Conduct element
Mens rea
Subjective knowledge
Zlatic
Other fraudulent means
Business dishonesty
Commercial conduct
Riesberry
Risk of loss
Economic harm
Realized or risk
Criminal Code s. 380
Statutory anchor
Investigator checklist
Map evidence to elements
Transcript
Show transcript
Episode F7 synthesises Olan, Théroux, Zlatic, and Riesberry into one usable framework…