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Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know

Modern slavery — specifically forced labour — is a global challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that 28...

Federal government tables long-awaited legislation for a corporate beneficial ownership registry

Last year’s Cullen Commission and data leaks like the Panama Papers have underscored the need for corporate transparency in the fight against...

Québec Court of Appeal clarifies elements of fraud offence for corrupt conduct

The Québec Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal seeking to overturn a 2019 conviction for fraud, corruption of foreign officials and laundering...

White-collar crime enforcement in Canada: Making headway?

En 2022, il y a eu des développements importants dans la réglementation et l’application de la loi sur le crime en col blanc.

Transparency International identifies concerns with Canadian enforcement in biannual report

Canada continues to face criticism for a perceived lack of anti-corruption enforcement. Osler’s Malcolm Aboud, Sarah Firestone and Sierra Farr...

Ransomware sentence indicative of cross-border cooperation in enforcement of white-collar crimes

A United States court recently sentenced a Canadian citizen to 20 years in prison for his participation in the NetWalker ransomware attacks. The case...

Cullen Commission releases final report on money laundering in British Columbia

On June 15, 2022, the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia led by the Honourable Austin F. Cullen as Commissioner (the...