FINTRAC ensures the compliance of businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and associated Regulations. It provides financial intelligence for law enforcement and national security agencies to assist in the investigation of money laundering and terrorist activity financing offences.

The FINTRAC fulfills its mandate through the following activities:

• Receiving financial transaction reports and voluntary information on money laundering and terrorist financing
• Ensuring compliance of reporting entities with the legislation and regulations
• Producing financial intelligence relevant to money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada investigations
• Researching and analyzing data from a variety of information sources that shed light on trends and patterns
• Maintaining a registry of money services businesses in Canada
• Enhancing public awareness and understanding of money laundering and terrorist activity financing

If you do not agree with a decision made by FINTRAC, you may request a review of your file.