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Consultation on amendments to Canada’s AML regime closes December 30

The consultation period for the proposed PCMLTFA amendments closes on December 30.

What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?

Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.

Tackling ‘snow washing’: expanding Canada’s anti-money laundering regime

We explore recent regulatory developments relating to AML and AFL, as well as anticipated changes in the future.

Hurtling towards the future: regulatory development in the financial services sector

Developments in the financial services sector in 2024 are likely to have a continued impact on providers in the coming year.

Crypto evolving: embracing TradFi compliance amid regulatory uncertainty

Heading into 2025, the regulatory landscape around cryptoassets and other emerging technologies remains in flux.

Department of Finance seeks consultation by December 30 on changes to Canada’s AML regime

The consultation period for the proposed new amendments closes on December 30, 2024.

The Québec AMF’s new information security incident reporting regime: what financial institutions need to know

Québec’s financial regulatory agency published a new information security incident reporting regime, with obligations for certain financial...

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Law Commission of Ontario calls for further modernization of province’s Consumer Protection Act

The Law Commission of Ontario has released 32 recommendations for reforms, amendments and regulations aimed at the digital marketplace.

Aggressive enforcement by securities regulators continues

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted a Mareva injunction, freezing the assets of the defendant. The required...