As foreign interference with the democratic process of nations becomes an increasing concern around the globe, governments are taking steps to curb subversive and clandestine activities by external actors.

On May 30, 2019, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

Financial crime compliance costs have skyrocketed this past year, with the United States increasing total spending by $8.8 billion in 2020 alone, as reported in a recent LexisNexis Global Report ...

Another deadline under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 ("AODA") is fast approaching.

Woohoo! Mandatory policies, postings, training, legally enforceable contracts… Actually, no client has ever told us they LOVE thinking through legal compliance for their workplace.

As these strange times continue to evolve, it is important to ensure that all companies whose operations raise environmental compliance issues try to think through and plan for what might happen in the coming weeks and perhaps months.

Ontario's Emissions Performance Standards ("EPS") program began replacing the federal Output-Based Pricing System ("OBPS") for greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions regulation on January 1, 2022.

On March 27, 2023, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) released draft guidance (the Draft Guidance) for public consultation setting out FSRA's approach to imposing...

On October 5, 2017, Quebec Minister of Finance, Mr. Carlos Leitão, tabled in the National Assembly Bill 141 which will have significant effects on all institutions and intermediaries active in Quebec's financial sector.

Effective January 1, 2023, the New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) – the amalgamated self-regulatory body formed from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA)...

The MFDA was established in 1998 in response to the growth in popularity of mutual funds in Canada.

Non-bank mortgage lending entities would become subject to the anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) obligations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering)...

Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, formerly known as Bill S-211, is the country's new legislation aimed at fighting modern slavery.

Due to recent changes, most in-Canada work permit extensions now must be made electronically, rather than by paper.

In this episode of the Immigration Insights series on Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined podcast, host Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of GT's Global Immigration & Compliance Practice...

By way of a short recap of this legislation, in November 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Registry ("LOTR") was launched by the BC Government to satisfy the requirements...

The tragic shooting that resulted in three deaths at a Waterfront Toronto Airbnb condo on January 31, 2020 has brought safety concerns associated with Airbnb

The CRA emphasized that there are more tax evasion investigations to come while also setting out the serious consequences of tax evasion in Canada.

Since 2014, Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has been used to crack down on companies sending out spam emails and other unwanted electronic communications.

In an age where we're more likely to LOL, BRB, and DM than engage in full sentences, it's a relief to know some things remain consistent.