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Does FINTRAC issue clearance certificates to prove that funds are not related to criminal or terrorist activity?


FINTRAC DOES NOT issue clearance certificates for any reason. The Canadian Government DOES NOT issue clearance certificates for the purpose of clearing funds under the Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act. There is no government agency in Canada that issues such certificates for the purpose of clearing financial transactions money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Last Updated : 2006-05-30 Back to top Important Notices