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FRAUDE INTENTIONNELLE [3 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
DEF

A knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment.

CONT

"fraud". Every one who, by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means, whether or not it is a false pretence within the meaning of this Act, defrauds the public or any person, whether ascertained or not, of any property, money or valuable security ...

OBS

Fraud is usually a tort but in some cases (especially when the conduct is willful) it may be a crime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
DEF

Quiconque, par supercherie, mensonge ou autre moyen dolosif, constituant ou non un faux semblant au sens de la présente loi, frustre le public ou toute personne déterminée ou non, de quelque bien, argent ou valeur [...]

CONT

Il était plutôt allégué la fraude intentionnelle et délibérée, ainsi que le complot, le «racket»(intimidation) et le fait d’avoir intentionnellement aidé et encouragé autrui à commettre des actes frauduleux.

OBS

Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie du ministère du Solliciteur général.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Infracciones y crímenes
OBS

fraude: Término reproducido del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra.

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Record 2 2025-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Insurance
CONT

Insurance fraud is defined as the intentional submission of false or incomplete information for financial gain.

OBS

This may occur when a claimant attempts to obtain some benefit or advantage to which they are not otherwise entitled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Assurances
OBS

La fraude à l'assurance est définie comme la soumission intentionnelle de renseignements erronés ou incomplets pour réaliser un gain financier.

OBS

Cela peut se produire quand un demandeur essaie d’obtenir des prestations ou avantages auxquels il n’a pas droit.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special-Language Phraseology
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Source(s): CA [Citizenship Act] 10(1).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Source(s) : LC [Loi sur la citoyenneté] 10(1).

Spanish

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