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Archives for September 2018

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Draft amending regulations issued under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, including in respect of virtual currencies and prepaid cards

New regulations issued June 9, 2018, follow the recent 2016 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report for Canada (the “FATF Report”) which concluded that Canada largely has a strong legal framework and competent authorities dealing with money laundering and terrorist financing risks, but noted certain deficiencies that needed to be addressed.

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Weed at work: What are your rights?

The law on marijuana is changing. However, employers who prepare themselves for the legalization of recreational marijuana should not be overly anxious. Of course, if preparation does not help calm your nerves, there will be a new (legal) way to mellow out come October.

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