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Weathering The Winds: FINTRAC Updates

On August 6, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) released its updated supervisory framework and policies regarding monetary penalties.

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Changes: New Requirements For Reporting Entities Now In Effect

As of October 1, 2025, reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) are subject to additional requirements...

Canada Government

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Goodmans LLP

Proceeds Of Crime? From Suspicion To Belief: Key Points For Financial Institutions

The problem: Funds are on account; provenance of funds is suspect, and an investigation brings into question whether there are ‘reasonable grounds to believe' that the funds are directly or indirectly tainted as proceeds...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Recent Developments In Anti-money Laundering Regulation

The Canadian government has been broadening anti-money laundering (AML) legislation and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has been intensifying its focus on AML...

Canada Government

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Torys LLP

Proposed New Federal Rules May Ban Large Cash Donations: What Charities And Non-Profits Need To Know

Canada Commercial

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Miller Thomson LLP

Title Insurance And FINTRAC: What Lenders Need To Know As Of October 1, 2025

Canada Insurance

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Dentons Canada LLP

Conséquences du projet de loi C-2 pour les institutions financières : principales modifications apportées au régime canadien de lutte contre le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes

Canada Government

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Miller Thomson LLP

Government Of Canada Publishes Updated Assessment Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Risks

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Goodmans LLP

Changes To FINTRAC Supervision Model And Penalty Policy

Canada Government

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Refonte du régime LRPC au Canada : Comment rester conforme et répondre à un procès-verbal de CANAFE

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada's AML Overhaul: How To Stay Compliant And Respond To FINTRAC

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Strong Borders Act Seeks To Strengthen The Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Regime

Canada Government

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Bennett Jones LLP

What Bill C-2 Means For Financial Institutions: Key Changes To Canada's Anti-money Laundering Regime

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Miller Thomson LLP

FINTRAC Imposes Administrative Monetary Penalties On Securities Dealers

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

U.S. Releases New Process For Expanding Auto Parts Tariffs: What Canadian Stakeholders Need To Know

Canada International

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Landmark RCMP Seizure Of Over $56 Million In Cryptocurrency From TradeOgre

Canada Technology

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WeirFoulds LLP

AI And Copyright - Training AI With Copyrighted Material (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

Comment traiter les tarifs douaniers et autres obstacles à l'accès aux marchés au moyen du mécanisme de règlement des différends entre investisseurs et États

Canada International

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Alberta Confirms New AI Data Centre Levy

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Upcoming Changes To Canada's Anti-Money Laundering Regime – C2it That Your Business Is Compliant

In response to the growing complexity and scale of global financial crime, Canada is overhauling its anti-money laundering ("AML") and sanctions regime.

Canada Criminal

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McMillan LLP

Strong Borders Act Proposes Sweeping Changes To Canada's AML Regime

On June 3, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-2 – the Strong Borders Act. Certain parts of Bill C-2 propose changes to the Proceeds of Crime...

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Refonte majeure du cadre des sanctions établi dans la législation canadienne sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité

Le 3 juin 2025, le nouveau gouvernement fédéral du Canada a présenté le projet de loi C-2 (le « projet de loi »), la Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière, en première lecture à la Chambre des communes.

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

New Border Security Bill Aims To Expand And Strengthen Canada's AML Regime

On June 3, 2025, the federal government tabled Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act (the "Bill"). Parts 10, 11, 12 and 16 of the Bill make significant amendments to the Proceeds of Crime...

Canada Government

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Fasken

Ottawa Introduces Sweeping Border Protection Bill

Canada Immigration

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Gowling WLG

Canada's New Border Bill To Combat Money Laundering

Canada Government

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Bill C-2: Canada's Crusade To Reform AML And Enhance FINTRAC Powers

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Strong Borders Act: A Landmark Shift In Canada's AML Penalties

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Aperçu de l'évolution de la réglementation dans le secteur canadien des paiements en 2025

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Government Of Ontario Tables Budget 2025: A Plan To Protect Ontario

Worldwide Strategy

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Gowling WLG

Anti-money Laundering Compliance Alert: New Requirements For Financing And Leasing Companies In Effect As Of April 1, 2025

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Miller Thomson LLP

Can Canada's Next Government Stay The Course On Financial Sector Reform?

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Gowling WLG

Further Expansion Of Canada's AML Regime

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Fasken

Anti-Money Laundering Obligations For Factors, Cheque Cashers, And Financing/Leasing Entities; Declaration And Record Keeping Requirements For Traders

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Goodmans LLP

Anti-money Laundering Compliance Alert: New Requirements For Financing And Leasing Companies In Effect As Of April 1, 2025

Major changes to Canada's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "Act") came into effect on April 1, 2025.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Can Canada's Next Government Stay The Course On Financial Sector Reform?

Regardless of the outcome of next week's federal election, Canada's next government will inherit a complex and evolving financial landscape—one shaped by years of dialogue...

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Gowling WLG

Further Expansion Of Canada's AML Regime

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Finance published in the Canada Gazette, Part II two regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA)...

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Fasken

Anti-Money Laundering Obligations For Factors, Cheque Cashers, And Financing/Leasing Entities; Declaration And Record Keeping Requirements For Traders

Recent amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "PCMLTFA") introduce anti-money laundering compliance obligations for factors...

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Goodmans LLP

Anti-Money Laundering Amendments Accelerated: Businesses Face Unexpected Compliance Rush

Canada Government

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Aird & Berlis LLP

FINTRAC And CRA Team Up To Combat Money Laundering The Proceeds Of Tax Evasion Using Real Estate

FINTRAC and the CRA have recently released an operational alert designed to help reporting entities such as accountants, or real estate brokers identify financial transactions in the real estate sector that may be linked to laundering the proceeds of tax evasion.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Compliance Crunch Time: Amendments To Canada's AML/ATF Compliance Regime Have Arrived

Final regulations (Regulatory Amendments) were published on March 26, 2025, amending certain regulations...

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

Anti-money Laundering Compliance Alert: New Requirements For Financing And Leasing Companies Come Into Effect On April 1, 2025

Major changes to Canada's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "Act") will come into effect earlier than expected, on April 1, 2025.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Federal Government Fast-Tracks Changes To Canada's AML Regime

On March 7, 2025, the Department of Finance announced that certain amendments to Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) regime that were published for consultation on November 30, 2024...

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada's AML Expansion Comes Into Effect Sooner Than Expected On April 1, 2025

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Timeline For New Sanctions Evasion And AML Obligations For Importers And Exporters Accelerated To April 1, 2025

Canada International

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes : modification accélérée du régime canadien

Canada Government

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Accelerates Amendments To Its Anti-Money Laundering And Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada's New Sanctioned Property Reporting Regime Now In Force

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada Announces Significantly Increased Penalties For Money Laundering Failures

Canada Government

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Bennett Jones LLP

Financial Crime, Consumer Protection, And Banking Measures Proposed In 2024 Fall Economic Statement

Canada Government

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes : nouvelle série de modifications

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Overhauls Sanctions And Anti-Money Laundering Compliance And Penalties And Further Targets Russian Assets

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McMillan LLP

Strengthening Canada's Response To Financial Crime: Changes For The Financial Services Sector Announced In The 2024 Fall Economic Statement

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Gowling WLG

Fall Economic Statement Promises Changes To Banking, Consumer Protection, AML And Payments

Canada Government

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Torys LLP

Open For Consultation: Canada's AML Regime Proposed To Apply To Factoring Companies, Cheque-Cashing Companies And Financing & Leasing Companies

Canada Government

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McMillan LLP

Consultation On Amendments To Canada's AML Regime Closes December 30

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Tackling 'Snow Washing': Expanding Canada's Anti-Money Laundering Regime

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Department Of Finance Seeks Consultation By December 30 On Changes To Canada's AML Regime

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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