On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received royal assent. The Bill significantly amends Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation...

On June 10, 2020, the final version of the Regulations Amending the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, 2019...

The NEXUS program is designed to expedite border clearance for qualifying low risk, preapproved travelers travelling between Canada and the United States.

On December 18, 2018, Canada will begin imposing tough new penalties on those who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including cannabis, or commit cannabis-related crimes.

We are often asked how can I go to Canada with a DUI?

Companies who do business overseas should pay heed to the statements made in February 2014 by Kara Brockmeyer.

On January 13, 2023, Canada announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (the "Haiti Regulations") against two individuals...

Griffiths Energy International Inc. pleaded guilty on January 22, 2013, to one charge of bribing a foreign official contrary to the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act.

The appellant i Trade Finance had advanced money to a company, Webworx Inc., operated by a fraudster. The fraudster used the advances to the company to buy shares in a BMO Nesbitt Burns account which, in turn, were pledged to BMO to obtain additional credit. Both of the parties to this appeal were unaware of the fraud.

BLG is pleased to announce that David Crerar, Partner and National Leader of the Firm's Defamation and Media Law Group, recently authored the book Mareva and Anton Piller...

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario released this past week.

The Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty ("MLAT") is one way in which incriminating evidence in Canada can be shared with prosecutors in the United States ("U.S.").

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and growing public mistrust, the investigation and prosecution of corporate misconduct has become a renewed focus and priority globally for law enforcement agencies.

Cell phones are the new cameras. Almost 75% of Canadians own a cell phone.

As part of the Canadian government's crack down on money laundering and terror financing, which began in 1999 and is now being brought up to international standards, real estate developers will soon be faced with a greater regulatory burden.

A number of Ontario taxpayers recently felt the brunt of the taxman, receiving jail time and significant fines following convictions for tax fraud and evasion.

Criminal activity in the cyber world is spreading at a rapid rate. Criminals have found an opportunity during the current COVID-19 crisis to ramp up their game and take advantage of vulnerabilities.

The European Parliament approved a recommendation that legislation be enacted requiring public beneficial ownership registers for companies and trusts.

Canada has enacted new sanctions regulations against Guatemala under the Special Economic Measures Act, effective retroactively on February 16, 2024.

There are some interesting legal issues that arise for sexual abuse survivors when there are related criminal and civil proceedings.