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The cost of doing business is set to go up, dramatically, for companies that don’t keep a close eye on anti-money laundering obligations. A broad range of firms that handle large transactions, from jewellers to big banks, face potential penalties 40 times higher than existing rates. The changes are part of Bill C-12, which passed in the House of Commons on Dec. 11 and is waiting for a final stamp of approval from the Senate. “That legislation, if enacted, will significantly transform the enforcement framework,” said Vladimir Shatiryan, a partner at Blakes who focuses on financial...
December 21, 2025 - 08:39 | Ian Bickis | The Globe and Mail
Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break.Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environment and Climate Change, and Employment and Social Development have told their staff already that news on job cuts will be shared in the new year.
December 21, 2025 - 07:56 | Catherine Morrison | The Globe and Mail
Ottawa police are seeking public assistance in locating an 8-year-old boy last reported to be in the Carling Avenue and Merivale Road area at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Read More
December 21, 2025 - 07:41 | Norman Provencher | Ottawa Citizen
Last December, Alberta rolled out its $29-million provincial border strategy in response to tariff threats from Donald Trump. But nearly one year later, Premier Danielle Smith says her government has learned the Coutts border crossing isn’t a hub of illicit activity — and that could lead to a focus on other areas.
December 21, 2025 - 07:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Waterloo Region is facing a newly identified water capacity issue, raising concerns about growth, aging infrastructure and long-term climate resilience.
December 21, 2025 - 06:00 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
A husband and wife travelling from British Columbia to Toronto for the holidays say they were prevented from boarding a Flair Airlines flight when they showed up at the gate with two dogs and their 10-month-old daughter.
Ryan Coulson, an app developer, and Rebecca Bordeiasu, a grade-school teacher, booked their flight on Nov. 3 for a Dec. 12 departure from Abbotsford Airport, near their home in Langley, B.C. Their itinerary, shared with National Post, shows two adult passengers, an infant, and two pets in the cabin.
But they say that when they arrived at the gate for the flight,...
December 21, 2025 - 06:00 | Chris Knight | National Post
