"Fraud has become a significant issue for businesses and individuals in Canada. It is estimated to be a 10 to 30 billion-dollar problem annually. Considering its impact on the economic system and people's lifesavings and health, there are few legal texts devoted to the subject. In this much-needed book the authors have compiled, in a clear, concise format, the principles, doctrines and key statutes relevant to the law of civil and criminal fraud."--pub. desc.