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AML Compliance and Legal Recourse: Responding to Challenges in FINTRAC Examinations

June 12, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in anti-money laundering (AML) law and regulatory amendments under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), including guidance on what to do if an appeal from a FINTRAC decision becomes necessary. With recent legislative updates and heightened enforcement measures, businesses must stay ahead of compliance requirements to mitigate risk.

Event Details 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
12 - 1 p.m. (ET)
Online

Topics 
  • New PCMLTFA amendments: understanding the key changes and their implications
  • Developing effective compliance programs: best practices for risk assessment and implementation
  • How to prepare for FINTRAC examinations
  • How to respond to a FINTRAC Notice of Violation
  • How to navigate appeals from FINTRAC decisions and recent court decisions

Mandatory Continuing Education 
Ontario
This program contains up to 1 hour Substantive content.

British Columbia
This program has been accredited for up to 1 CPD Credit Hour with The Law Society of British Columbia

Quebec
Please note that pursuant to the amendments to the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats (Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for lawyers – available in French only) of the Barreau du Québec, which came into force on April 1, 2019, the status of “recognized provider” and the mandatory “recognition” of activities have been abolished.

Blakes will continue to provide you with a confirmation of participation for your records. As stipulated in the above-mentioned regulation, members must preserve supporting documents attesting their completion of training activities for a period of seven years beginning on April 30 following the end of the reference period during which such activities were completed

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