Who We Are
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or
FINTRAC, is Canada's financial intelligence unit, a specialized agency
created to collect, analyze and disclose financial information and
intelligence on suspected money laundering and terrorist activities
financing . Created in July 2000, the Centre is an integral part of our
country's engagement in the global fight against money laundering and the
financing of terrorist activities.
Our Mandate
The Centre was created to detect and deter money laundering by
providing critical information to support the investigation or prosecution
of money laundering offences. In December 2001, this mandate was expanded
to include the detection and deterrence of terrorist activity financing.
More specifically, FINTRAC's mandate is to:
- receive and collect reports on suspicious and prescribed financial
transactions and other information relevant to money laundering and
terrorist activities financing ;
- receive reports on the cross-border movement of large amounts of
currency or monetary instruments;
- analyze and assess the information it receives;
- provide law enforcement financial intelligence that would be
relevant to the investigation or prosecution of money laundering
offences and terrorist activity financing offences as well as to
provide CSIS with financial intelligence that would be relevant to
threats to the security of Canada;
- ensure that personal information under its control is protected from
unauthorized disclosure;
- ensure compliance by financial intermediaries and other reporting
entities with their obligations under the Act and regulations; and
- enhance public awareness and understanding of matters related to
money laundering and terrorist financing.
Our Mission
FINTRAC's Mission is to provide law enforcement and intelligence
agencies with financial intelligence on money laundering, terrorist
activity financing and threats to the security of Canada, while ensuring
the protection of the information it holds.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be a leader in providing timely and high quality
financial intelligence in the global fight against money laundering and
terrorist financing, and thereby contribute to the public safety of
Canadians.
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