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Foreign Exchange Bureau Compliance In Canada: FINTRAC Reporting, AML Obligations, And CRA Tax Rules For Currency Exchange Businesses
Foreign exchange bureaus operating in Canada are subject to a comprehensive compliance regime under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, administered primarily by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, alongside tax reporting obligations enforced by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Canada Tax
RS
Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.
Article
Explaining The Unexplained: Consultation On Unexplained Wealth Orders In Ontario
Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General is considering amendments to introduce unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), a new investigative tool that would compel individuals to explain the origin of their property when there's a significant mismatch between known lawful income and apparent wealth. The proposed regime would shift the burden of proof to respondents and could be used to support civil forfeiture proceedings targeting proceeds of unlawful activity.
Canada Criminal
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Article
From Compliance To The Courtroom: Navigating Canada’s Rapidly Escalating Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Landscape
Canada's anti-money laundering enforcement regime is undergoing a seismic shift, with FINTRAC issuing record penalties and new legislation increasing penalty caps by up to 40 times. Understanding how to navigate the enforcement pipeline—from examination through Federal Court litigation—is now critical for reporting entities facing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
Canada Government
DW
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
Article
Key Considerations In Financial Crime Related Investigations Internal Investigations: Triggers, Scope, And Consequences | Part 4
Fraud, corruption and money laundering pose escalating threats to Canadian businesses, requiring specialized investigation approaches. This guide examines critical decision points in financial crime investigations, from determining organizational liability status to evidence preservation, witness interviews, civil remedies, and regulatory reporting obligations.
Canada Criminal
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Article
Le CANAFE Fournit Des Renseignements En Lien Avec Les Modifications Au Régime Canadien De LRPC
Le 16 avril 2026, le Centre d’analyse des opérations et déclarations financières du Canada (CANAFE) a publié des renseignementssur les nouvelles initiatives et les mises à jour qu’il met en œuvre dans le cadre des modifications législatives récentes ou prochaines à la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes (la « LRPCFAT ») et au Règlement sur les pénalités administratives — recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes (le « Règlement sur les PAP »).
Canada Government
FF
Fasken (French)
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