Yahoo! Finance Canada · 29 Sep, 12:00 · Finance briefing

Canada needs to do more to tackle financial crime despite recent improvements, says report

A recent report indicates that while Canada has made progress in combating financial crime, significant gaps remain in its regulatory and enforcement frameworks.

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A recent report indicates that while Canada has made progress in combating financial crime, significant gaps remain in its regulatory and enforcement frameworks. The findings suggest that current measures are insufficient to fully address evolving illicit finance threats. Consequently, the Canadian government and financial institutions are urged to strengthen compliance protocols and enhance international cooperation. This development highlights an ongoing need for robust anti-money laundering systems and more effective oversight mechanisms to protect the integrity of the national financial sector against sophisticated criminal activities.

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