Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Passing off

408 Every one commits an offence who, with intent to deceive or defraud the public or any person, whether ascertained or not,

• (a) passes off other wares or services as and for those ordered or required; or

• (b) makes use, in association with wares or services, of any description that is false in a material respect regarding

  • (i) the kind, quality, quantity or composition,

  • (ii) the geographical origin, or

  • (iii) the mode of the manufacture, production or performance

  of those wares or services.