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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds acquittal under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act

We recap the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling and potential implications for Canadian anti-corruption enforcement efforts.

Canada takes aim at financial crime: an overview of Bill C-29 and the new Financial Crimes Agency

The plan represents Canada’s latest attempt to give its financial crime enforcement regime real teeth.

Beyond tariffs: compliance implications of shifting U.S. trade relations

Canada’s everchanging trade relationship with the U.S. is giving rise to uncertainty and novel compliance challenges for Canadian businesses.

U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses

Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.

First charges laid under Canada’s Russia sanctions – what does this mean for further enforcement and judicial guidance?

We discuss the allegations and what they could mean for enforcement of — and lingering uncertainties around — Canadian sanctions.

Federal government fast-tracks changes to Canada’s AML regime

We discuss the changes that affect factoring companies, cheque cashing businesses and other financial services businesses.

U.S. ‘pausing’ criminal enforcement of foreign bribery laws while DOJ is directed to revisit priorities

We look at what the move may mean for the U.S.'s historically aggressive track record in enforcing foreign bribery laws and efforts to fill the gap.

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

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

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.

Businesses face increasing costs for supply chain compliance

Increasing government scrutiny of supply chain compliance is expected to lead to greater enforcement in the coming years.