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

In this article — "Tackling ‘snow washing’: expanding Canada’s anti-laundering regime" — we discuss recent developments relating to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing heading into 2025 and beyond. Changes that have already occurred follow increased domestic and international attention and scrutiny. Businesses will need to keep abreast of current developments and ensure their compliance programs are up-to-date.This article is authored by Elizabeth Sale, a partner with Osler’s Financial Services group, Malcolm Aboud, counsel in Osler’s Risk Management and Crisis Response Group and Disputes department, and Emilie Dillon, an associate in our Disputes department.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2024, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website at osler.com.