Oct 31, 2023 | Anti-Money Laundering, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
As noted in our June, 2023 bulletin article, the Department of Finance Canada is considering sweeping amendments to Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime (AML/ATF regime) primarily contained in the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and...
Aug 31, 2023 | Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance
On August 16, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released updated guidance relating to anti-money laundering in GN-3200-23-001 (Guidance Note). The updates to the previous guidance reflect changes in Canada’s anti-money laundering and...
Jun 30, 2023 | Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance
The Department of Finance Canada released a sweeping consultation paper with respect to Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime (AML/ATF regime), including potential changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing...
Feb 28, 2023 | Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, News, Regulatory Compliance
Registered dealers and advisers are well versed in the AML requirements contained in the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. The federal Department of Finance has recently released proposed amendments to regulations under the Act that...
Feb 28, 2022 | Anti-Money Laundering, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law
In the Ontario 2021 Fall Economic Statement the Government of Ontario announced its intention to address tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit financial activities through amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the Amendments). The Amendments...
Feb 28, 2022 | Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance
As has been widely reported in the media, the Emergency Economic Measures Order under the Emergencies Act (Canada) had immediate consequences for registered firms. While the use of the Act has now ended, orders such as this one are a good reminder that firms must...
Jun 30, 2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, News, Regulatory Compliance
On June 1, 2021, amendments to the regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act took effect. The amendments to the regulations were accompanied by revised and new FINTRAC guidance dated June 1, 2021. The amendments have the...
May 31, 2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, FAQs, Regulatory Compliance
Answer: While it may be considered industry standard to conduct ongoing monitoring annually, FINTRAC allows registrants to determine the frequency with which a registrant will monitor its clients’ accounts. Accordingly, every firm should have policies and procedures...
Jan 29, 2021 | Anti-Money Laundering, News, Regulatory Compliance
One of the five core requirements of a registered firm’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing (AMLTF) compliance program is to conduct a risk assessment of its business activities and relationships. The business-based risk assessment must assess the...
Apr 30, 2020 | Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance
In July 2019, we reported that the Canadian Government had finalized amendments (Amendments) to regulations made under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA Regulations). The Amendments provided for implementation in phases. The...
Mar 31, 2020 | Anti-Money Laundering, Corporate Law, COVID-19, Regulatory Compliance
On March 25, FINTRAC issued a notice (Notice) indicating that it is committed to working constructively with businesses (Reporting Entities) subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) to minimize the impact of ongoing...
