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In this special bonus episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, we're on the ground at SBC Summit Canada 2025 in Toronto (formerly the Canadian Gaming Summit). Hosts Jessica Wellman, Managing Editor of SBC Media, and Tom Nightingale, Editor of Canadian Gaming Business, break down key headlines and exclusive insights from day two of this premier gaming conference. This episode covers crucial updates on provincial gaming markets, regulatory shifts, and operator concerns shaping the future of iGaming and land-based casinos in Canada.Discover major announcements including Alberta's projected 2026 market entry as revealed by Minister Dale Nally, tax and advertising guidelines in development, and Ontario's gaming system overhaul led by Minister Stan Cho. Learn about iGaming Ontario's (IGO) transition into a standalone agency, a comprehensive review of both online and brick-and-mortar gaming operations, and new plans to enhance AML (Anti-Money Laundering) reporting standards with FINTRAC. This episode also dives into Ontario's success in player channelization, with over 85% of players on regulated platforms—vital data backed by Ipsos and H2 Gambling Capital research.For full panel recaps, detailed articles, and exclusive interviews from SBC Summit Canada, visit CanadianGamingBusiness.com. Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: James RossEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

The Canadian Gaming Association has been active for quite some time now in advocating for updates to anti-money laundering laws in our home and native land with the expansion of legal gambling. Dave Briggs addressed the topic at the beginning of the year with CGA boss Paul Burns, who said the uncertain political climate at that time most likely meant no movement until this fall. The CGA established a committee to continue moving ahead with its efforts to update the AML rules and regulations. The chair of that committee, Derek Ramm, was our guest on a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show. Ramm, the Global Head of Advisory Services for Kinectify, knows AML like Corey Perry knows how to torment opponents, with a resume that includes stops with Canada's financial intelligence unit (FINTRAC), the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG), and the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission. He will appear on “The urgent need to modernize Ontario's AML framework” panel with moderator Amanda Brewer, FanDuel's Brian Terranova and Scott Hutchison of Heinen Hutchison Robitaille LLC at next week's Canadian Gaming Summit in the city below Aurora. Along with discussing Kinectify's role in identifying suspicious activity and working with stakeholders in Canada and the U.S., Ramm also answered our questions about the problems for operators in Ontario's open market when it comes to AML. That included a hacking escapade in 2024 that made it impossible for operators to file suspicious transaction reports to FINTRAC, and hiccups by iGaming Ontario on data collection and technology since the opening of the market in April 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Elliot discuss the recent GAO report on AI in financial services, AUSTRAC's media release about crypto ATMs and their use in scams, fraud, and illicit finance, a new Canadian proposal to strengthen its boarders, including efforts to crack down on money launderers, a new North Dakota data security law impacting financial service providers, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

This week, John and Elliot discuss FDIC's recission of job offers to 200 new examiners, an alert about check fraud through theft of US mail, an announcement that Belize is the most compliant with FATF's 40 recommendations, FINTRAC's operational alert about Laundering the proceeds of illicit synthetic opioids, the Senate Banking Committee's inquiry into debanking, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Gambling industry veteran Amanda Brewer returned to Gaming News Canada Show presented by GBG Plc, having just. . . er returned. . . from last week's ICE Barcelona conference. Brewer shared her thoughts on the move of ICE to the Spanish city from London, and some of the many conversations she had with members of the Canadian Gaming Association and stakeholders from other parts of sports betting and gaming universe. Not surprisingly, Brewer was frequently asked last week what in the world of Connor McDavid is going on with regulated gambling in the province of Alberta. The industry veteran also responded to our question about a recent report from FINTRAC Canada that online gambling sites are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production (Dave Briggs covered this in the Wednesday newsletter). Brewer pointed us to a LinkedIn post from another gambling biz veteran, Kinectify executive Derek Ramm, with his take on the alert from FINTRAC. Our conversation with Brewer also included the latest market performance report from iGaming Ontario and the organization's move to providing monthly reports; the status of a centralized self-exclusion program in Ontari-ari-ari-o; the potential impact of a provincial election on the industry; and Briggs's reporting last week that fake social media ads promoting phony online casino products on Meta and other social media platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Elliot discuss the outcomes of the October FATF Plenary, a recent investigative report about former government officials giving advice on sanctions compliance, the US Treasury's National Strategy on Financial Inclusion, FINTRAC's recent bulletin on the risks of Canadian lawyers not having to comply with AML rules, and several other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Why Real Estate Agents Ask for Your Personal Information Hello! I'm Walter Monteiro, and I understand you might be wondering why real estate agents are asking for personal information, like your ID or details about your financial transactions, during real estate dealings. Let's take a moment to explain why this is necessary and how it protects everyone involved. In Canada, the real estate industry is regulated by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC. FINTRAC is responsible for fighting money laundering and terrorist financing, and real estate agents are legally obligated to comply with their regulations. These regulations require real estate agents to collect and verify certain personal information from their clients. This isn't optional—it's the law. By doing so, agents ensure that all real estate transactions are legitimate and transparent, helping to protect the market from illegal activities: Here's why this matters: First, Legal Compliance: Collecting identification and transaction details is part of a real estate agent's legal duty. It helps verify that transactions are genuine and not being used for illicit purposes. Second, Protecting Everyone: These measures prevent criminals from using real estate transactions to launder money or fund illegal activities, which keeps the market fair and safe for everyone. If real estate agents don't comply with FINTRAC regulations, there are serious consequences: Penalties and Fines: Non-compliance can lead to substantial fines. Legal Action: In some cases, it can result in legal proceedings, including sanctions or even imprisonment. License Revocation: Real estate professionals risk losing their licenses if they don't follow these rules, which could end their careers. By following these regulations, real estate agents are not only fulfilling their legal obligations but also ensuring that transactions are secure and trustworthy. It's understood that providing personal information can feel intrusive, but rest assured, it's handled with the utmost confidentiality and is used solely to meet these legal requirements. So, when a real estate agent requests your ID or details about a financial transaction, it's not just paperwork, it's about maintaining a safe and transparent real estate environment for everyone involved. If you have any questions about why this information is needed or how it's used, please feel free to ask. Real estate agents are here to ensure that your experience is smooth, secure, and compliant with all legal requirements. Thank you for your understanding and trust. Let's work together to achieve your real estate goals responsibly and confidently!

Click Here to read the blog version of this episode.Contact Marko, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App!Click Here to learn more about the Government of Canada's upcoming FINTRAC requirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Canada's Enhanced Regulatory Regime, with Jacqueline Shinfield. In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with Toronto-based attorney Jacqueline Shinfield, co-lead of Blakes' Financial Services Regulatory Group. Jackie details the unfolding revolution in Canadian anti-money laundering and counter terror finance, including creation of a safe harbor for information sharing among FINTRAC regulated entities and new sanctions reporting requirements. Setting the stage for ACAMS upcoming “The Assembly Canada” November 6 and 7, Jackie also talks about how far Canada has come since the Cullen Commission Report by explaining the new role title insurers will play in verifying beneficial ownership in real estate transactions and the new powers FINTRAC will have to examine foreign interference in Canada's financial system.

In this episode, Justin will be discussing what he loves to talk about, compliance. Focusing on BC and Alberta regulations while touching on points used across all province in an effort to help brokers get an handle on what's required and why these requests are made. What is a Cost Of Credit Disclosure form?, How long is a signed credit consent good for?, Inter provincial brokering and just a sprinkling of the upcoming FINTRAC requirements are just some of what's discussed. It's an important and growing piece of this industry that we believe everyone should learn as much about as possible. Come listen to the conversation.

Finseta plc CEO James Hickman takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's first-half trading update, showcasing significant growth in revenue and EBITDA. Hickman shared that despite off-boarding the white label business, Finseta achieved 42% year-on-year revenue growth, highlighting the strategic shift towards direct revenue to enhance margins. Hickman noted, “The team's hard work has resulted in a 42% revenue increase, which, excluding the white label business, translates to a 54% growth.” He emphasised the company's strategy to focus on product expansion and targeting high-net-worth individuals and middle-sized corporates through their growing introducer network. Discussing geographical expansion, Hickman confirmed Finseta's successful entry into the Canadian market with the granting of the Fintrac license and the upcoming launch of a commercial card scheme in collaboration with Mastercard. The company is also poised to expand operations in Dubai, pending regulatory approval. Hickman is optimistic about the second half of 2024, aiming to maintain growth, control costs, and continue pushing sales efforts. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #Finseta #JamesHickman #RevenueGrowth #EBITDA #FinancialUpdate #MarketExpansion #CanadaBusiness #CommercialCard #ProactiveInterviews #BusinessStrategy #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Real estate moguls and entrepreneurial go-getters, this final leg of the Ontario road show is your goldmine! Join industry leader Joseph Fooks as he unravels the secrets to private lending success and how Mortgage Automator eliminates private lending headaches. Get ready for Joseph's inspiring journey, the hidden wealth of private lending, and his innovative FINTRAC solution – all in one info-packed episode!Show notes:1:00 - Introduction1:55 - Joseph's introduction and life before  his business3:38 - There's a lot of money to be made in private lending13:39 - Automator is created for people who have JV problems18:17 -  As the software becomes better it becomes more easier to sell25:05 - How did their team work together to make Mortgage Automator better?37:19 - The upside and downside of owning this type of business45:50 - The FINTRAC solution55:13 - Outro Resources:Mortgage AutomatorKeystone Capital GroupFind Neal On: Instagram - @RemaxnealLinkedInFind Ryan On: LinkedInE-mail - ryan@keycap.ca 

AMLRS Advisory Board member and former OSFI official shares his expert views on changes and challenges for AML in 2024.

Hello, and welcome to episode 108 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. A busy week this week, but they are all busy weeks. New designations and guidance issued by OFSI in the UK, and new designations directed at Russia, Sudan, and North Korea. On bribery, action taken against the political and military establishments in Ukraine and Russia from OFAC in the US. A host of money laundering news, including a new strategy report on terrorist and illicit financing from the US Treasury. Action against finfluencers in the UK for promoting CFD while not authorised to do so, and a round-up of this week's cyber-attack news. Let's crack on. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Federal Register, Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations.Financial Action Task Force, Urgent action needed to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, say Heads of FATF, INTERPOL and UNODC.Financial Conduct Authority, Stuart Bayes sentenced for insider dealing.Financial Conduct Authority, Three charged over CFD trading pension fraud.Financial Conduct Authority, 'Finfluencers' charged for promoting unauthorised trading scheme.Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Binance Holdings Limited.Home Office, Circular 022/2015: Money laundering: the confidentiality and sensitivity of suspicious activity reports (SARs) and the identity of those who make them.House of Commons' Justice Committee, Work of the Serious Fraud Office - Oral evidence (recording).Information Commissioner's Office, Organisations must do more to combat the growing threat of cyber attacks.Information Commissioner's Office, Learning from the mistakes of others – A retrospective review.INTERPOL, Urgent cooperation needed to fight money laundering and terrorist financing.Law Commission, Annual Report 2023-24.National Cyber Security Centre, Guidance for organisations considering payment in ransomware incidents.National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC ramps up support for those at high risk of cyber attacks ahead of election.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial sanctions general guidance amended.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2022/1839676.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Notice: General Licence – Russian Travel INT/2022/1839676.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, UK financial sanctions general guidance.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial sanctions guidance for Russia.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Counter-Terrorism sanctions: guidance.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial sanctions enforcement and monetary penalties guidance.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Reporting information to OFSI – what to do.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Democratic People's Republic of Korea.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Russia.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Exposes Attempted Sanctions Evasion Scheme Connected to Russian Oligarch.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Commanders Expanding War.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Sanctions Nicaragua-Based Russian Institution and Gold Companies.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Designates Sanctions Evaders Facilitating Illicit Arms Transfers between the DPRK and Russia.Politico, EU prosecutors threaten to sue Commission in spending spat.Treasury Select Committee, Are the UK's Russian financial sanctions working? – Oral evidence.United National Office on Drugs and Crime, Urgent action needed to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, say heads of FATF, INTERPOL and UNODC.US Department of Justice, U.S. Law Enforcement Takes Action Against More Than 3,000 Money Mules in Initiative to Disrupt Transnational Fraud Schemes.US Department of State, Imposing Sanctions in Response to DPRK-Russia Weapon Deals.US Department of the Treasury, Treasury Announces 2024 National Illicit Finance Strategy.

This week, John and Elliot discuss a new report from the OCCRP about global bad actors using Dubai real estate, the World Wildlife Crime Report from the UN Office of Drugs and Crime, a report from FINTRAC on virtual currency ATMs, a report from the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, and more.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. How much do you know about environmental policy? Anne Camozzi puts you in the hot seat with a quiz!Plus, improving accessibility in your home can be costly. John Loeppky explores some of the challenges people may face when embarking on renos and repairs. This is the May 15, 2024, episode.

TD Bank appears to be in some hot water. Fintrac levied a $9.2-million penalty against the bank for non-compliance with money laundering. Aaron Broverman offers some insight into this story. From the May 15, 2024, episode.

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This week, our hosts are discussing ways to protect your home: don't let It get sold out from under you! In the first half Sean and Kyle discuss the spring market, along with some some pros and cons to mortgage programs that offer better rates in exchange for less flexibility. Kyle points out why it is so important to work with a mortgage professional that explains the small print in these types of scenarios. He moves on to discuss that the big banks have both posted rates and discounted rates that are available to consumers. In the second half our hosts chat about ways to protect yourself from your home getting sold out from under you. They talk about spousal consent and some of the intricacies involved with separating from a spouse. Fraud is also a topic of conversation, and the best ways to protect yourself. They explains some worse case scenarios and how you can avoid them. Sean also explains some FINTRAC requirements for real estate agents and how this can help protect the consumer from fraud. If you are considering buying, selling, or investing, don't miss out on another extremely valuable episode of the REAL Collective Podcast. Keep it REAL Collective! To access our Complimentary Resources (SOLD Price Search, Seller Guide, Buyer Guide & Home Evaluation) visit: https://realcollective.ca/exclusive-resources/ Are you buying or selling? Book a meeting with Sean or Kyle today! Sean: https://calendly.com/seanrealcollective Kyle: https://calendly.com/kmmortgage/phone-connect You can also follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.collective.inc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realcollective.ca TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcollective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-collective-inc Website: https://www.realcollective.ca #ottawa #realestate #podcast #realcollective Intro (0:00) The Spring market is here (1:22) A mortgage program where you can buy now and get a better rate – advantages and disadvantages (2:35) Big banks have 2 rates - the posted rate and discounted rate (5:55) Flexibility vs Cost with mortgages (9:01) Don't let someone sell your house from under you (11:40) REAL Collective Marketing (14:00) Second half (14:30) Selling a matrimonial home and spousal consent (14:58) Difficult to get a mortgage without a separation agreement (18:36) How title insurance can protect you (21:45) Chicago title (25:45) FINTRAC (28:25) Outro (31:49)

Today, we explore how Magnet Goblin, a cyber threat actor, exploits 1-day vulnerabilities for financial gain, targeting systems like Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Magento. Learn about the widespread WordPress plugin vulnerability that left over 3,300 sites compromised with malware. Plus, unravel the complexities of Stored XSS, a persistent cyber threat lurking in databases and forums. Original Articles: For Magnet Goblin's exploits: https://research.checkpoint.com/2024/magnet-goblin-targets-publicly-facing-servers-using-1-day-vulnerabilities/ WordPress plugin vulnerabilities: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-flaw-to-infect-3-300-sites-with-malware/ Microsoft's chilly hack: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/8/24094287/microsoft-hack-russian-security-attack-stolen-source-code Swiss government's ransomware dilemma: https://therecord.media/play-ransomware-leaked-government-files-swiss Duvel Moortgat Brewery's production pause: https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2024/03/06/cyber-attack-brings-production-at-duvel-moortgat-breweries-to-a/ FINTRAC's cyber incident: https://globalnews.ca/news/10335818/fintrac-cyber-incident/ Hamilton's ransomware attack: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ransomware-attack-1.7133457 Music: https://www.jeredjones.com/ Logo Design: https://www.zackgraber.com/ Tags: Magnet Goblin, WordPress Vulnerabilities, Popup Builder Plugin, CVE-2023-6000, Cybersecurity, HGF, 1-Day Vulnerabilities, Cross-Site Scripting, XSS, Malware Infections, Cyber Threat Actors, Web Security, Sucuri, Plugin Security, Website Hacking, Stored XSS, Cyber Attacks, Data Breach Search Phrases: Magnet Goblin cyber attacks WordPress Popup Builder plugin vulnerability Handling 1-Day vulnerabilities in cybersecurity Cross-Site Scripting attacks and prevention Latest malware infections in WordPress sites Cyber threat actors exploiting web vulnerabilities Sucuri reports on WordPress security How to secure websites against XSS vulnerabilities Understanding Stored XSS and its impacts Data breaches involving HGF this week Cybersecurity updates on WordPress plugins Protecting against Popup Builder CVE-2023-6000 Recent cyber attacks on web platforms Transcript: Mar 11 [00:00:00] transition: Welcome to The Daily Decrypt, the go to podcast for all things cyber security. Get ready to decrypt the complexities of cyber safety and stay informed. Stand at the frontier of cyber security news, where every insight is a key to unlocking the mysteries of the digital domain. Your voyage through the cyber news vortex starts now. [00:00:29] offsetkeyz: Welcome back to the daily decrypt. Today we're joined by hot girl farmer. Who's going to. Help recap the breaches from the last week. your favorite segment who's been popped. Then we're going to be talking about the magnet goblins gobbling up one day vulnerabilities. And finally. The word, press pop-up plugin vulnerability persists popping approximately 3,300 sites. [00:00:54] transition: Thanks for [00:01:00] watching! [00:01:00] hgf: first up on our list is a chili tail from the tech giant Microsoft on March 9th. Microsoft announced that Russian hackers, chilly from their previous solar winds attack, decided to warm up by spying on some emails of Microsoft, senior leaders. The hack evolved into a frosty situation with some of Microsoft secure source code stolen. Switching over to Switzerland where things got a bit too neutral for their liking on March 8th, the Swiss government found itself in a knot tighter than a Swiss wristwatch. A ransomware attack leaked 65,000 government documents. It appears the hackers played their cards, right with the play ransomware gang, proving that sometimes neutrality attracts more than just peace. You know, what if only they had some witches watching those Swiss wristwatches, which, which would, which, where, which Swiss watch. There were three witches. And there were three Swiss wristwatches, which witch would watch which Swiss wristwatch. Absolutely not. [00:02:00] Now pour one out for the Duvel Moortgat brewery on March 9th found its production as stale as the beer in a forgotten glass. The brewery known for its spirited, Duvel faced a ransomware attack that halted it's hops. It's a sobering reminder that no industry is immune and perhaps it's time for cyber attackers to barley there. Brew up some better hobbies, maybe. They be brewing up something. Yikes. March six, brought a cold front to Canada's fin track freezing some of it systems or the cyber incident as crisp as the Canadian winter, while their intelligence system stayed snug and warm. It's a stark reminder that even those guarding the treasure need to watch their own chest. Lastly Hamilton, a Canadian city got a taste of digital disruption, but services paralyzed faster than a moose caught in headlights. The ransomware attack confirmed on March 5th has shown that even city services can get frozen over in the cyber blizzard. It's a digital reminder that in the game of cybersecurity, sometimes you go hockey stick and sometimes you're [00:03:00] the puck. Mm. Canadians love hockey. Us too. That's what I hear anyways. [00:03:06] transition: Thanks for watching! [00:03:12] offsetkeyz: All right. So the magnet goblins are gobbling up one day. Vulnerabilities. This. Is coming to you from checkpoint research. Published on March 8th, check the show notes for the URL. But if financially motivated cyber threat actor called magnet goblin. Is getting really good at exploiting one day vulnerabilities. And one day vulnerabilities are essentially vulnerabilities that are announced. And discovered already. But not yet patched. So the one day signifies about how much time attackers have to exploit these vulnerabilities before they get patched. And the magnet goblets have gotten really good at exploiting one day vulnerabilities.. The magnet goblins have targeted such systems as Ivanti connect, secure VPN, Magento ClixSense and. [00:04:00] Potentially Apache active MQ. And they use these vulnerabilities to deploy a variety of malware, including the novel Linux version of nerdy and rat, which is a remote access Trojan and warp wire, a JavaScript credential stealer. Magnet goblins, rapid adoption of one day. Vulnerabilities really just emphasizes the problem we have with patching. And the need for it. There. Operations have historically centered around financial gain. As opposed to some other motivations, like. Political or social or hacktivism. They're all about the money. And they usually use techniques. Revolving around data theft to include ransomware. Really whatever they can use to get their money. There isn't much news here other than the fact that the magnet goblins. Are out there and we really. Are behind. On our practices of updating as well as on our updates. . So as soon as a one day vulnerability comes out, make sure to check. The specifics of [00:05:00] that vulnerability and look for the indicators of compromise surrounding it. [00:05:15] offsetkeyz: Alright, and to wrap up today's stories, We're going to be talking about that. WordPress pop-up plugin. Vulnerability that was announced last November. Recently seen an uptick. In exploits. It's impacting. The plugin version is 4.2 0.3 and older. And involves a cross site, scripting vulnerability. And really highlights the reluctance of WordPress users to update their plugins. So if you're a WordPress administrater or consumer of WordPress websites, which most of us are one of those two things. If not, both. The WordPress plugin must be active and also creating popups on your site. So for example, this plugin is enabled by default. When you. Launch a new WordPress website, which we don't [00:06:00] love. But the good news is that even though it's enabled by default, It must be creating pop-ups in order for it to be. Exploited. My fear when reading this was that, yes, this is a default plugin. And since it's a default plugin, there are what 300,000 WordPress sites out there, all with this plugin, just chilling, probably on updated. And unutilized but luckily it must be utilized as well as enabled. And that's because the attackers inject PHP code into one of the events. That triggers the pop-up. And that PHP code is then stored on the server, alongside the WordPress site, making it a stored cross site, scripting vulnerability. Which means that anyone who accesses the site and sees the pop-up. Is vulnerable. To that malicious PHP code. And that code can do many things. It can try to hijack your session cookie, which. Is the ultimate goal, because then the attacker is you [00:07:00] without actually having to log in. Or it could redirect you to fishing sites or really anything that they want. So if you're a WordPress admin, obviously update or disable. I'm going to lean towards disabled because pop-ups are really annoying. Especially since they're now vulnerable. Go ahead and use a banner. Go ahead and open up a new tab somewhere, but don't. Pop up right. As I'm about to click something on your website, I'm immediately going to navigate away from your website. If there's a, pop-up sorry for the rant. If you're a consumer. Try grabbing a pop-up blocker from Google Chrome app store. I think Google Chrome even comes with a built in app. For blocking pop-ups. And whether or not it blocks the specific pop-up on the site that you're visiting. It will at least alert you that there is a pop-up. And allow you to confirm or deny pop-ups on that site. So better than nothing. But yeah. Totally against pop-ups as a practice, I'm really glad my WordPress site doesn't have any popups for this reason. . And [00:08:00] also for the reason to not annoy the crap out of the few website, visitors that I get. If you'd like to visit a website with no popups, no advertisements. Go ahead and check out. Daily decrypt.news. Just the words, daily decrypt.news, and you will find words and pictures and sounds. But no ads. And no pop-ups. All right. That's all we've got for you today. Quick episode. Huge. Thanks to hot girl farmer for coming on and delivering the hot breaches in who's been popped. We will talk to you some more tomorrow. [00:09:00]

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Two issues with our guest:  Globe and Mail reports: TD Bank facess stiff penalty from FinTrac for faulty controls to prevent money laundering (in Canada) Book: Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada. Published by McGill-Queen's University Press.  Co-editors: Christian Leuprecht and Jamie Ferrill. and: Top NATO military leaders in Europe are warning publicly that NATO nations must prepare for war with Russia. Norway's defence chief saying Europe has three years to prepare for war with Putin's Russia. Norway shares a border with Russia. The head of the British Army, Sir Patrick Saunders, this week said Britain should train a "citizen army" of 120,000 soldiers well prepared and equipped to fight the Russians. Hee called as well for modernization and better equipping the British armed forces. Sweden's Chief of Defence has also warned of war with Russia and Christian Moller, a leading voice at the German council for Foreign Affairs has given a maximum timeline of 6 years before a war with Russia, once war in Ukraine comes to an end. Norway's Chief of Defence statement has implications for Canada. Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht: Queen's University and Royal Military College. Fellow at the NATO College in Rome. National/international security expert who warned on air with us just weeks ago that this is the most dangerous time the world has experienced in decades. Co-author with Dr. Jamie Ferrill, of Dirty Money which explores how the illicit international political economy affects Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Parliamentary Ethics committee meets on Tuesday as the new parl sessions begin this week. Justin Trudeau's $9,300 per night vacation lodgings donated by a 'friend' on the agenda - and interim Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finkenstein to testify. Democracy Watch writes von Finkenstein has one of the worst enforcement records, adding "he has buried 8 ethics complaints, including about PM Trudeau, and gutted 3 key rules - Is he the lapdog Trudeau has been trying to get as Ethics Commissioner?" Guest: Duff Conacher, co-founder Democracy Watch(.ca), lawyer and author.   Two issues with our guest:  Globe and Mail reports: TD Bank facess stiff penalty from FinTrac for faulty controls to prevent money laundering (in Canada) Book: Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada. Published by McGill-Queen's University Press.  Co-editors: Christian Leuprecht and Jamie Ferrill. and: Top NATO military leaders in Europe are warning publicly that NATO nations must prepare for war with Russia. Norway's defence chief saying Europe has three years to prepare for war with Putin's Russia. Norway shares a border with Russia. The head of the British Army, Sir Patrick Saunders, this week said Britain should train a "citizen army" of 120,000 soldiers well prepared and equipped to fight the Russians. Hee called as well for modernization and better equipping the British armed forces. Sweden's Chief of Defence has also warned of war with Russia and Christian Moller, a leading voice at the German council for Foreign Affairs has given a maximum timeline of 6 years before a war with Russia, once war in Ukraine comes to an end. Norway's Chief of Defence statement has implications for Canada. Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht: Queen's University and Royal Military College. Fellow at the NATO College in Rome. National/international security expert who warned on air with us just weeks ago that this is the most dangerous time the world has experienced in decades. Co-author with Dr. Jamie Ferrill, of Dirty Money which explores how the illicit international political economy affects Canada.   New developments in the story of five members of Team Canada's 2018 junior team facing allegations of sexual assault: Alex Formenton has surrendered to London Ont. police. Criminal defense lawyer Ari Goldkind offers his thoughts on the situation. Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer and media commentator.   Is Canada veering (stumbling) toward a late 2024 federal election of our own? Are federal political parties fairly focusing on the issues driving Canadian views and concerns, or are the parties in it for their own success? We ask a former premier and federal minister for his thoughts? As well, why are more younger Canadians than younger Ameicans and younger Canadian women supporting Donald Trump? Guest: Ujjal Dosanjh. Fmr British Columbia premier and former Liberal federal Minister of Health.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Canada's anti-money laundering body to leverage AI bets to crack down on bad actorsSummary: Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, or FINTRAC, has recently increased its use of artificial intelligence tools to identify suspicious transactions a top official from the agency said earlier this week, and this has already resulted in the detection of violations that led to substantial fines for the country's two largest banks.Context: FINTRAC received authority to levy fines for financial violations in 2008, but has only collected about $23 million Canada dollars-worth during that period; these two recent fines added up to around $9 million Canadian dollars all by themselves, so this increased used of AI tools looks like it could help the agency detect more of the estimated $100-130 billion Canadian dollars-worth of money laundering that takes place in the country each year, which could help staunch that laundering, while also empowering the agency to increase its scrutiny of other illegal practices that have, until now, mostly gone undetected and unaddressed.—ReutersOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.India summons Maldives envoy over ministers' remarksSummary: The high commission of Maldives has been summoned by India following a series of social media posts by three Maldives officials in which they called Indian Prime Minister Modi a clown, a terrorist, and a puppet of Israel.Context: This is notable in large part because these posts have led to calls for a boycott on traveling to the Maldives on Indian social networks (and the Maldives are typically a popular destination for Indian tourists), and because there's already been tension between the two countries following a request by the Maldives' new president that Indian troops leave the country after his election last year; the Maldives have long existed within India's regional sphere of influence, and this change in governance has suggested a turn toward stronger ties with China, which India's government is not happy about; the three Maldives officials who shared the offending posts have been suspended, but as of Wednesday at least, they haven't been fired as was demanded by Indian officials.—BBC NewsMore delays for NASA's astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026Summary: On Tuesday, NASA officials announced new delays to their Artemis program schedule, pushing back their next planned flights to the Moon until 2025 and 2026.Context: The original plan was to send four astronauts to loop around the Moon in late-2024, but safety concerns related to its own and private spacecraft involved in the Artemis missions forced the agency to delay that ambition until September of 2025, and the subsequent landing of astronauts on the Moon until 2026 at the earliest; this announcement was made less than hour after a private space company's Moon lander was found to have a fuel leak after it was launched into space, ending its mission to achieve the first soft-landing on the Moon by a US-based entity in decades, and adding to existing concerns that the timeline NASA was operating under might have been too ambitious, considering the number of moving parts and unanticipated slowdowns in getting some aspects of the program safely underway. —The Associated PressPredictions about global GDP prospects in 2024 are not great, but many of the few bright spots (in the sense of seeing growth rather than stagnancy of decline) are located in Sub-Saharan Africa.—Bloomberg5.26 millionEstimated number of Chinese-made vehicles sold overseas in 2023, according to the China Passenger Car Association.That's expected to surpass Japan's number of exports by about a million vehicles, and the increase in exports from China is partially the result of sustained gas-powered vehicle demand in markets like Mexico and Russia.—The Wall Street JournalTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

This week, the US Treasury issued a Fact Sheet on its action to disrupt corruption, FINTRAC levied fines against another bank for AML/CFT program violations, The US House passed changes to the beneficial ownership registry rules, and several other interesting things surfaced. John and Elliot discuss these and their meaning for the financial crime compliance community.

Hello, and welcome to episode 87 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. Now, I thought previous weeks had been busy and that things would ease down as we got deeper into December, but it is almost as if things are sent deliberately to try us, for this has been a massive week for financial crime. Get set for the longest episode ever, with all aspects of financial crime pumping out stories. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Aviva, One in five businesses have been victims of cyber attack in the last year.Competition and Markets Authority, CMA cracks down on more supermarket land agreements to protect shoppers.Council of the European Union, EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: restrictive measures prolonged.Crown Prosecution Service, Shropshire man jailed for £1.9 m cheque fraud after plea agreement.Crown Prosecution Service, First ever CPS deferred prosecution agreement for £615 million.Crown Prosecution Service, Entain DPA and court summary judgment.Department of Justice, Baton Rouge Woman Sentenced to 48 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding the PPP and EIDL Loan Programs and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds.Department of Justice, Man Charged in $148M Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Scheme.Department of Justice, Doctor Charged in $14M Medicare and TRICARE Fraud Scheme.Department of Justice, Five persons sentenced to federal prison in international drug and money laundering operation.Drepartment of Justice, Swiss Private Bank, Banque Pictet, Admits to Conspiring with U.S. Taxpayers to Hide Assets and Income in Offshore Accounts.Department of Justice, Former IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Connection with COVID-19 Fraud.Department of Justice, Founder and Majority Owner of Cryptocurrency Exchange Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Money Transmitting.Department of Justice, Former City Commissioner Sentenced for Role in Bribery Conspiracy.Department of State, Designation of North Macedonia Public Official Kocho Angjushev for Significant Corruption.Department of State, U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Russian National Accused of Sanctions Evasion.Department of the Treasury, Treasury Sanctions Former Guatemalan Government Official for Engaging in Public Corruption.Department of the Treasury, Treasury Targets DPRK's International Agents and Illicit Cyber Intrusion Group.European Parliament, Protection of EU funds: EU should do more to detect, prevent and recover frauds.European Payments Council, Yearly update of the “Payment Threats and Fraud Trends Report”.Europol, 11 olive oil counterfeiters arrested following Operation OPSON.Europol, Paper trail ends in jail time for 1,013 money mules.Financial Conduct Authority, FCA commences criminal proceedings against brothers for insider dealing and fraud.Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on the Royal Bank of Canada.Gambling Commission, New online confidential reporting service launched.HM Treasury, Guidance: HM Treasury Advisory Notice: High Risk Third Countries.Insolvency Service, London-based builder sentenced for Covid loan abuse.Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Why fighting corruption is key to good governance.International Monetary Fund, 2023 Review of The Fund's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating The Financing of Terrorism Strategy.International Monetary Fund, Financial Crimes Hurt Economies and Must be Better Understood and Curbed.International Regulatory Strategy Group, Anti-money laundering and beneficial ownership.National Crime Agency, Red ALERT: Exporting High Risk Goods.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Russia (06/12/2023).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Belarus (06/12/2023).Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Financial Sanctions Notice: Cyber.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Financial sanctions, Cyber.Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, General Licence: Payments to Local Authorities INT/2023/3781228.Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Semiannual Risk Perspective for Fall 2023.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Money laundering through cryptocurrency uncovered in RCMP's Project Decrypt.Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC Charges Five Unregistered Brokers, Four Companies in Widespread Pre-IPO Fraud Scheme.Serious Fraud Office, SFO launches criminal investigation into global aviation supplier with dawn raid in London.Spotlight on Corruption, Regulating the accountancy profession for money laundering – is business as usual working?The Guardian, More than 870 Australian federal public servants acted corruptly over six years, investigation finds.Transparency International, How Enablers Facilitate Illicit Financial Flows: Evidence from Africa.Treasury Select Committee, Letter from FCA to Treasury Select Committee concerning Blackmore mini-bonds.UK government, UK exposes attempted Russian cyber interference in politics and democratic processes.UK government, World first agreement to tackle online fraud.UK government, Online Fraud Charter.UK legislation, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 SI No 1306.US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Texas man who created fake church to fraudulently obtain fake car, COVID-19 loans sentenced to over 8 years in prison.

Elias Makos caps off the week with Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. Justin Trudeau met with La Presse's Editorial Board in a year-end review and made it clear: He's not going anywhere, and we're not going to the polls before 2025 Canada's financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, has handed down a $1.3-million fine against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures McGill says they won't rule out the possibility of moving some of their operations to another province

According to Gartner's CDO Survey last year, shortages of skills and staff, reported by 45% of respondents, was the biggest roadblock to success. This has been the case in previous years as well, so that makes it even more important to purposefully adopt strategies for talent retention. Building a purpose- and data-driven culture is one of those strategies. Having the leadership skills to get C-level and broad buy-in from the organization is how you realize success. But how do you do that? 00:00:00 The Power of Defining Purpose To Drive D&A-Led CultureThis edition focuses on executive buy-in, culture change, talent management and how to keep your best people motivated so they stay and grow in your organization to have an impact. 00:05:43 Culture Hacks for Data Driven Organizational Culture ChangeSpecifically, with Distinguished VP Analyst Deb Logan, we will look at the connection between high-performing teams and having an inclusive and mission-driven data and analytics culture. She shares culture hacks to help you along your journey. 00:15:16 Data and Analytics Executive Leadership in Action at FINTRACRachel Porteous, CIO at FINTRAC, is a great example of putting this into action. FINTRAC is tasked with addressing intractable problems like human trafficking and money laundering.  Rachel leads all data, analytics and AI efforts at FINTRAC, where she has been recognized by the  CEO as being the key driver of FINTRAC's data-driven culture. And success for FINTRAC is using data to literally save lives. Rachel shares her best practices on how to get people on board to change the culture, how she has become the CEO's trusted advisor with a seat at the table and how she has been able to translate her culture and purpose to attracting and retaining the best talent. She also gives us a preview of what she's doing with Generative AI.Rachel PorteousChief Information Officer at Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)Rachel Porteous is a distinguished Senior Executive with more than 30 years of IM/IT experience and a proven track record of successes in developing solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT and business operations. She is a strong leader able to drive transformations and service delivery while developing high-performing teams. Rachel has been the chief information officer at FINTRAC since January of 2019. She was the chief information officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from 2017 to 2019. Prior to IRCC, Rachel occupied the position of chief technology officer at Public Services and Procurement Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), where she managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects across those departments. She started her career at Indian and Northern Affairs Department, where she excelled in multiple IM/IT positions.Rachel holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, with a Major in Computer Science from the Université du Québec en Outaouais. She is a mother of two daughters and volunteers in two not-for-profit organizations: the CIO Association of Canada and the Association of Public Sector Information Professionals (DPI).Debra LoganDistinguished VP Analyst, Gartner CDAO PracticeDebra Logan is a VP and Gartner Fellow in Gartner Research. Debra covers strategic topics in the data and analytics IT leaders team. She also covers all aspects of the office of the chief data officer and other new and emerging information-focused roles. Debra does research on change and change management; data-driven culture change; leadership development and coaching; and diversity, equity and inclusion in IT.Prior to joining Gartner, Debra was an independent consultant to IT organizations in the United Kingdom and Europe, helping them to formulate strategies and evaluate technologies. She had previously worked for ten years at Carnegie Group, an early pioneer in commercial AI applications. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

Kieran talks with Sarah Paquet, Director and CEO of the Financial Transaction Reports Analysis Centre, FINTRAC, live from ACAMS' 27th annual moneylaundering.com conference in Hollywood, Florida. Sarah discusses FINTRAC's new role handling sanctions intelligence, managing the revolution in financial technology, and the financial intelligence unit's ongoing commitment to expand and further internationalize Canada's anti-financial crime public-private partnerships. While detailing the initial success of the partnerships, including initiatives around human trafficking, online child exploitation and the fentanyl trade, the FINTRAC director says “we are definitely looking to bring [all] our partnerships to an international level” because FINTRAC should be seen not just as Canada's FIU but as a trusted partner by global industry, law enforcement and the public.

On this morning's episode we talked about money laundering risks and FINTRAC requirements as it pertains to Rent to Own and other seller financing strategies.   Upcoming Events:   April 15th - REI Masters Fix and Flip Bus Tour - Edmonton Register on Eventbrite   March 18th - Barry McGuire's Wholesaling Workshop (Calgary) April 1st - Barry McGuire's Agreement For Sale Workshop (Toronto) Head to BarryMcGuire.ca/shop to register.  Use Discount Code: REIMASTERS

On this morning's episode we talked about money laundering risks and FINTRAC requirements as it pertains to Rent to Own and other seller financing strategies.   Upcoming Events:   April 15th - REI Masters Fix and Flip Bus Tour - Edmonton Register on Eventbrite   March 18th - Barry McGuire's Wholesaling Workshop (Calgary) April 1st - Barry McGuire's Agreement For Sale Workshop (Toronto) Head to BarryMcGuire.ca/shop to register.  Use Discount Code: REIMASTERS

A nothing-burger with a something price tag!FINTRAC is coming to the Mortgage Brokers world to ask us to do... a whole bunch of things any halfway competent Broker/Agent is already doing.So ya, no news for most of you... other than more fees (most likley).

Tom welcomes Brett Oland, the CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union, about their gold-backed initiative. Brett has been in the banking world for 20 years and he is a chartered accountant and CPA. Brett believes that inflation is a massive problem and it will continue for the foreseeable future, resulting in the devaluation of the US dollar. Brett explains currency printing, debt to GDP ratios, and how governments have crossed the debt to GDP Rubicon. Brett also discusses the environmental hysteria surrounding the green revolution, the US sanction list, and the One Belt One Road initiative, as well as the US unfunded liabilities and the worldwide pension crisis. Tom then asked Brett about the possibility of a European nation, such as Spain, Greece, or Italy, falling as a result of the rise in DXY and commodities. Brett believes the US Federal Reserve will pivot either through quantitative easing or interest rate reductions. Brett suggests that the tool to stabilize the US balance sheet is gold, as it is globally accepted, and the US would need to couple their currency or treasuries to gold to prevent a massive deflationary event. In order to protect Bow Valley Credit Union from the potential economic downturns, Brett has created a strategy to anchor part of their balance sheet with gold. Brett believes this strategy provides an effective way to hedge against tail risks, such as a devaluation event. Brett encourages everyone to talk to their local credit union and push for change in order to protect their finances against inflation. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:35 - Background2:09 - A Gold Initiative5:26 - The Convoy Protests9:44 - Fintrac & Policies13:00 - Presentation18:08 - Inflation & Devaluation26:30 - Japan & Yield Control32:16 - Fed & Treasury36:13 - Dollar Global Status38:34 - Importance of Energy42:27 - U.S. Unfunded Liabilities49:24 - Three Options59:16 - Scenarios & Gold1:01:07 - Gold as Insurance1:06:24 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Why gold is an effective tool to stabilize the US balance sheet and hedge against tail risks.Credit unions should consider anchoring part of their balance sheet with gold.Consider talking with your local Credit Union for changes to protect member wealth. Guest Links:Website: https://www.bowvalleycu.com Brett Oland is the CEO and President of Bow Valley Credit Union, a position he has held for the past 4 years. Before his current role, Brett served on the Board of Directors of Credit Union Central of Alberta for 7 years. He was also on the Board of Directors of Bow Valley Credit Union for 6 years, with 2 of those years serving as Chair. Brett holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Canada. He also holds the ICD.D (Institute of Corporate Directors Designation) from Rotman, University of Toronto. With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Brett is a highly respected leader in the field.

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Introducing (posthumously) Mr. Chip and the first steps of dealing with his probate requirements.

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed RevoluGROUP Canada Inc. (TSX-V: REVO), (Frankfurt: IJA2) (“the Company"), RevoluGROUP Canada Inc is a multi-vertical Fintech Neobank generating revenue via its RevoluPAY mobile EU PSD2, FINTRAC & USA MSB II licensed open-banking app & Visa Card. RevoluSEND Remittances & Forex, RevoluEX Crypto Exchange, RevoluCHARGE pay-as-you-go top-up, RevolUTILITY Virtual Store, RevoluREALTY real-estate, REVOLUEGAME gaming, RevoluPOS Global mobile POS, RevoluFIN Loans & Lending, RevoluVIP members only net rate Travel Club +120 countries, and more. 5 subsidiaries on 4 continents. CEO of the Company, Steve Marshall, joined Stock Day host Everett Jolly. 

This week the panel covers the SIU report in the shooting of Roger Kotanko, the Federal Court extends timetable of firearms-ban challenges, the Liberals plan to introduce proactive firearms legislation. Russia has invaded Ukraine and our government is treating that much differently then they treated Canadians, also we're throwing out perfectly good alcohol in Ontario. It turns out FINTRAC thinks people that donated to the freedom convoy are fed up, and not terrorists.  Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 339 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one  podcast in Canada. Recorded March 7, 2022. Andrew Gavin Liz Pierre Peter We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on Stitcher at and iTunes http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=77508&refid=stpr and iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist,  buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking Andrew - Black Swan Golden AleGavin - Black Cherry White ClawPierre - signal hill and pepsi + cold shotsPeter - Sleeman OriginalLiz - In Good Order: Tahitian Lime & Hibiscus Hard Sparkling Soda Patriot Challenge We're asking patriots to do 5 things everyday; Exercise for at least 45 minutes Practice a skill for at least 10 minutes Read a book for at least 15 minutes Drink at least 2 liters of water Complete 1 task that will improve your life Grab the template from our website and post it in your social media Events March GTA/SW ON Ragnaruk group ruck March 13 Probably near Kitchener 10-15 km at 12min/km pace Check Discord for details   Toronto Sportsmen's Show & CPP meet-up Mississauga ON March 18 Check Discord for details   April GTA/SW ON Ragnaruk group ruck Tentative April 3 2.5 hours at 10min/km pace Check Discord for details   National Range Day https://firearmrights.ca/national-range-day-you-in/ CCFR Saturday June 4 https://nationalrangeday.ca/   TACCOM September 8 and 9 New Shooter Canada Ruck Challenge   Week 1 started Jan 23 Strava Club - https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck Lots of people comparing notes and gear on discord. I guess you could use Facebook News Guns Gunsmith's family 'shocked' police cleared in shooting death: lawyer https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/siu-clears-toronto-police-in-shooting-death-of-norfolk-gunsmith   SIU clears Toronto police officer tied to gunsmith's death in Norfolk County https://globalnews.ca/news/8657157/siu-clears-toronto-police-firearms-search-norfolk-county/   SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Police Shooting Death of Rodger Kotanko in Norfolk Countyhttps://www.siu.on.ca/siu-concludes-investigation-into-toronto-police-shooting-death-of-rodger-kotanko-in-norfolk-county-en7513   Federal Court extends timetable of firearms-ban challenge https://ipolitics.ca/2022/03/02/federal-court-extends-timetable-of-firearms-ban-challenge/   Liberals plan to bring in 'proactive' firearms legislation soon: Mendicino https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/liberals-plan-to-bring-in-proactive-firearms-legislation-soon-mendicino-1.5801162 Borscht Takes Ukraine/Russia updates - as they affect Canada. Also holy shit gas prices! No russian flights, LCBO pulling vodka, sending ukraine Charlie G's   'Own individual decision' for Canadians to enlist to fight in Ukraine, says Trudeau's foreign minister https://thepostmillennial.com/own-individual-decision-for-canadians-to-enlist-to-fight-in-ukraine-says-trudeaus-foreign-minister   Up to Canadians whether they fight for Ukraine foreign legion, Foreign Minister says https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-up-to-individual-canadians-to-decide-if-they-wish-to-join-the/   Canada sending anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-preparing-another-weapons-shipment-for-ukraine-and-ready-to/   Ontario banning Russian products from LCBO shelves over Ukraine invasion https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-banning-russian-products-from-lcbo-shelves-over-ukraine-invasion-1.5795995   Canada to match up to $10 million in donations from Canadians in response to humanitarian crisis in Ukraine https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/02/canada-to-match-up-to-10-million-in-donations-from-canadians-in-response-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-ukraine.html The irony compared to the Freedom Convoy Freedom Convoy Convoy donations came from fed-up people, not terrorists: FINTRAC https://tnc.news/2022/02/25/convoy-donations-came-from-fed-up-people-not-terrorists-fintrac/   ‘Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King denied bail https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/02/25/crown-asks-to-reopen-bail-hearing-for-freedom-convoy-organizer-pat-king.html Book Club March Extreme Ownership Jocko Willink,and Leif Babin April Animal Farm George Orwell Outro We're on discord now https://discord.gg/rwA4yeeaC8 Pierre - Off The Wall Customizing on facebook and instagram and email offthewallcustomizing@gmail.com Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think. 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John once again gets to say, "I told you so" after it emerges that data used to support Neil Ferguson's modeling in March of 2020, back at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdowns, was faulty. Then we discuss how the lies that propped up the federal government's case for invoking the Emergencies Act are being exposed.The Telegraph, Feb 26, 2022: Covid modelling that prompted first UK lockdown based on ‘inaccurate' case numbersCalgary Sun, Mar 1, 2022: Kenney says municipalities will be blocked from imposing public health measuresJustice Centre, May 11,, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive “cases” are not infectiousRupa Subramanya in The National Post via MSN, Mar 3, 2022: Trucker convoy exposed hypocrisy of Canada's left-wing eliteWSJ, Mar 2, 2022: The Class Rage Behind Trudeau's Trucker EmergencyTrue North on Twitter, Mar 4, 2022: GoFundMe Juan Benitez says, "88% of donated funds originated in Canada and 86% of donors were from Canada.The Counter Signal, Feb 28, 2022: FINTRAC says Convoy posed no violent extremist threat, accounts still frozenITWorldCanada, Sep 21, 2021: Ontarians are getting digital ID this fall: All you need to knowDIACC, Mar 18, 2020: Spotlight on the Government of SaskatchewanWestern Standard, Mar 2, 2022: WHO contracts Deutsche Telekom to build global digital vaccine passportCBC, Mar 3, 2022: COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further noticeOttawa Citizen via MSN, Mar 3, 2022: Accusations of judicial 'bias' raised during Tamara Lich bail-review hearingCBC, Feb 26, 2022: The trucks have left Ottawa, but 'phantom honking' lingers for many downtownTrue North, Feb 28, 2022A: Freeland caught holding pro-Nazi banner at Ukraine protestCandice Malcolm on Twitter, Mar 4, 2022: As we all know, the standard in Canadian politics and media is to judge an entire crowd by the craziest flag....Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show (https://www.jccf.ca/donate/)

In episode 8 of DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel speaks to Jessica Davis, the President of Insight Threat Intelligence, and President of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies. They discuss the different methods of terrorist financing as well as the current related developments around the world. Jessica had senior roles at Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Jessica is also the author of Women in Modern Terrorism as well as Illicit Money. For the episode transcript please visit: deepportal.hq.nato.int/deepdive

The Prime Minister of Canada is acting like a dictator…and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. This is Toby Sumpter. Today is Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Would you please Like and share this show? Do it now so we can reach more people with the truth. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his support Monday for two Ukrainian regions as independent nations and ordered Russian troops to conduct "peacekeeping" operations there, raising fears that Russia is paving the way for an attack in Ukraine. The Biden administration announced that the U.S. will respond with limited economic sanctions, with more to come. Putin's declaration named the two regions the Luhansk People's Republic and the Donetsk People's Republic. Both are unrecognized territories carved out by Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after fighting broke out there against Ukrainian government forces back in 2014. https://twitter.com/i/events/1483255084750282753?s=20 Play 0:00-1:20 Journalists pointed to the following Exchange Put had with an Intelligence Officer as evidence that the intelligence officer was saying out loud something that was not yet supposed to be spoken out loud https://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy/status/1495811749580353538?s=20&t=isASBXNeac75kP95fJ-I4A Play Audio The Reformed Sage. Nick Farar, left his job as an air traffic controller, where he defied federal tyranny by refusing the vaccine, and now, he’s working full-time at the Reformed Sage, to support his family, and make incredible merchandise for you and yours. Founded in 2018, The Reformed Sage exists to edify Christians with products and services that build the kingdom of God and proclaim the gospel to all. If you have yet to go take a look at their website, what are you doing?! Get over there right now, and check them out at reformedsage.com, and tell them we sent you, by using promo code FLF22 for 10% off your first order. Again, that’s reformedsage.com, and promo code FLF22. Support those who support us! While most of mainstream media is trying to keep your focus on Putin, there is a dictator in the process of acting illegally far closer to home. In fact, Back in 2014, the Huffington Post ran an article by Daniel Dickin that warned that if Justin Trudea was elected the Prime Minister of Canada, He would run Canada as a dictator: https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/trudeau-dictator_b_6314494 He wrote: This is the man who admitted he "admires China's basic dictatorship." It wasn't just a sarcastic comment - he seriously said that he admires the dictatorship because they can get things done quickly. And it's becoming clearer that Trudeau not only admires the dictatorship -- he runs the Liberal Party like one too. The leader of that party does what he wants, when he wants, and no one dares question him. Now that we know that Trudeau runs his party like a dictatorship, we must ask ourselves: is there any indication he wouldn't do the same as the leader of Canada? Would a Prime Minister Trudeau arbitrarily whip the vote and outlaw certain moral questions? Could Prime Minister Trudeau be trusted to make decisions for the good of the country, not just for his personal self-worth? Would Trudeau call in the police to enforce his vision? Let's hope we never have the opportunity to ask those questions. Unfortunately now we do: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/trudeau-government-moves-to-make-expanded-surveillance-powers-over-financial-transactions-permanent/ Nate Hochman at National Review pointed out over the weekend that one of the underreported aspects of the broader assault on Canadian civil liberties is the effort to bring crowdfunding and payment service providers — two of the most prominent routes for financial transactions on the Internet — under the permanent control of a centralized government authority. In a February 14 news conference, Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland said that the government was using the Emergencies Act to broaden “the scope of Canada’s anti-money-laundering and terrorist financing rules so that they cover crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use.” That broadened power requires all forms of digital transactions, including cryptocurrencies, to be reported to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada. (I.e., “Fintrac”). “As of today, all crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use must register with Fintrac, and they must report large and suspicious transactions to Fintrac,” Freeland said. She justified the move as a way to “mitigate the risk” of “illicit funds” and “increase the quality and quantity of intelligence received by Fintrac and make more information available to support investigations by law enforcement.” Trudeau, standing behind Freeland at the press conference, nodded his head in agreement. Freeland said the trucker convoy, which had assembled to protest coronavirus restrictions, had “highlighted the fact” that digital assets and funding mechanisms “weren’t captured” by the Canadian government’s pre-existing surveillance powers. As a result, she said, “the government will also bring forward legislation to provide these authorities to FinTrac on a permanent basis.” Freeland reiterated that point in a subsequent press conference this past Friday. “We reviewed very, very carefully the tools at the disposal of the federal government, and we used all the tools that we had prior to the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and we determined that we needed some additional tools,” she said. “Now some of those tools, we will be putting forward measures to put those tools permanently in place. The authorities of FinTrac, I believe, do need to be expanded to cover crowdsourcing platforms and their payment providers.” We already know what the Canadian government would do with that permanent power. They’re showing us as we speak. Trudeau has already weaponized his expanded Emergencies Act powers to “invest himself with the unilateral power to freeze bank accounts and cancel insurance policies, without so much as a court order and with essentially no recourse for those he targets.” That punitive action against political dissidents expands beyond the truckers themselves: On Wednesday, Trudeau’s justice minister suggested that private citizens who donated large sums to the convoy “ought to be worried” about the possibility of a freeze on their bank accounts, too. At least one young woman has already been fired from her job in the Ontario provincial government for making a $100 donation. And we spoke with a man on CrossPolitic who had also had this already happen to him. All this, of course, flies in the face of Trudeau’s promise that the Emergencies Act powers would be temporary. When he announced his invocation of the order, he promised the Canadian people that his expanded authorities would “be time-limited, geographically targeted, as well as reasonable and proportionate to the threats they are meant to address.” Not a single part of that sentence has proved to be true. Romanian MEP @CristianTerhes absolutely mops the floor with PM @JustinTrudeau in Brussels this week over how he's handling the Ottawa #FreedomConvoy2022 protests. https://twitter.com/cosminDZS/status/1495191350962049025?s=20&t=ZMbfXXQ4jYQtLlz_7mIGjg Believe in science – science is not supposed to be about belief but about observations, data. Elected to work on behalf of the people not act like masters of slaves. While it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on what is happening in Ukraine do not allow it to distract you from what is happening just north of our American border. https://www.theblaze.com/news/seattle-mandatory-bicycle-helmet-law-racial-equity A law requiring Seattle bicyclists to wear helmets had been in effect for nearly 30 years, but was revoked in the name of racial equity. The King County Board of Health voted to repeal the helmet mandate because of accusations that the law was disproportionately enforced against people of color and homeless people. In 1993, King County passed the law that requires all bicyclists to wear helmets. The law was expanded to explicitly include Seattle in 2003. The law was enacted to decrease the severity of bicycling incidents. However, the community began noticing data that suggests black and homeless bicyclists were receiving more tickets than others. "Seattle Police Department data collected and analyzed by Seattle Neighborhood Greenways and the Helmet Law Working Group shows that police disproportionately gave helmet law citations to black, indigenous, and people of color cyclists," states the press release from the Public Health Insider for Seattle and King County. "Their analysis found that black riders were nearly four times as likely to be cited by police for not wearing a helmet while biking compared to white riders," the analysis reads. "Further, in Seattle, nearly half of the citations issued for biking without a helmet were given to people living homeless." Despite acknowledging that bike helmets "provide a 63-88% reduction in the risk of head and brain injuries for people who ride bikes," the King County Board of Health decided to revoke the safety law on Thursday by a vote of 11 to 2. "Helmets save lives, full stop. But the disproportional enforcement of the requirement gives us concern," said King County Councilmember Joe McDermot. "When the Board of Health first adopted a helmet mandate, helmets weren’t part of our social norms and our culture, and so the legal requirements for helmets was new and carried weight. But I think societal norms and expectations have changed significantly in the 30 years since." "The recent action from the Board of Health removes a policy that has resulted in racist enforcement, while re-emphasizing the importance of wearing a bike helmet coupled with County resources to make bike safety more accessible for all," said Dennis Worsham – interim director for Public Health in Seattle and King County. The repeal of the helmet mandate goes into effect in 30 days. In January, the Seattle Police Department announced that it would no longer enforce certain non-criminal traffic violations due to racism and equity concerns. The Seattle Police de-prioritized expired vehicle registrations and bicycle helmet violations.’ OK, now do it with vaccines, masks, and building codes. Psalm of the Day: 76 https://open.spotify.com/track/7uW7cnB0TQTeP1Azq8ck3a?si=c1e62a13a84b4b47 Play: 0:00-1:44 There he broke the bow and arrows and bade the sword and shield be still. Thou hast spoiled the valiant hearted, wrapped in sleep of death are they Mighty men have lost their cunning; none are ready for the fray. He brings low the pride of princes; kings shall tremble at His frown. Amen! Kings like Putin, and Biden, and Trudeau. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. A reminder: Support Rowdy Christian media, and share this show or become a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. What allows us to continue growing to take on the Big Media Lie Fest is your monthly membership support. If you’ve already joined, a huge thanks to you, and if you haven’t, please consider joining today and have a great day.

The Prime Minister of Canada is acting like a dictator…and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. This is Toby Sumpter. Today is Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Would you please Like and share this show? Do it now so we can reach more people with the truth. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his support Monday for two Ukrainian regions as independent nations and ordered Russian troops to conduct "peacekeeping" operations there, raising fears that Russia is paving the way for an attack in Ukraine. The Biden administration announced that the U.S. will respond with limited economic sanctions, with more to come. Putin's declaration named the two regions the Luhansk People's Republic and the Donetsk People's Republic. Both are unrecognized territories carved out by Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after fighting broke out there against Ukrainian government forces back in 2014. https://twitter.com/i/events/1483255084750282753?s=20 Play 0:00-1:20 Journalists pointed to the following Exchange Put had with an Intelligence Officer as evidence that the intelligence officer was saying out loud something that was not yet supposed to be spoken out loud https://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy/status/1495811749580353538?s=20&t=isASBXNeac75kP95fJ-I4A Play Audio The Reformed Sage. Nick Farar, left his job as an air traffic controller, where he defied federal tyranny by refusing the vaccine, and now, he’s working full-time at the Reformed Sage, to support his family, and make incredible merchandise for you and yours. Founded in 2018, The Reformed Sage exists to edify Christians with products and services that build the kingdom of God and proclaim the gospel to all. If you have yet to go take a look at their website, what are you doing?! Get over there right now, and check them out at reformedsage.com, and tell them we sent you, by using promo code FLF22 for 10% off your first order. Again, that’s reformedsage.com, and promo code FLF22. Support those who support us! While most of mainstream media is trying to keep your focus on Putin, there is a dictator in the process of acting illegally far closer to home. In fact, Back in 2014, the Huffington Post ran an article by Daniel Dickin that warned that if Justin Trudea was elected the Prime Minister of Canada, He would run Canada as a dictator: https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/trudeau-dictator_b_6314494 He wrote: This is the man who admitted he "admires China's basic dictatorship." It wasn't just a sarcastic comment - he seriously said that he admires the dictatorship because they can get things done quickly. And it's becoming clearer that Trudeau not only admires the dictatorship -- he runs the Liberal Party like one too. The leader of that party does what he wants, when he wants, and no one dares question him. Now that we know that Trudeau runs his party like a dictatorship, we must ask ourselves: is there any indication he wouldn't do the same as the leader of Canada? Would a Prime Minister Trudeau arbitrarily whip the vote and outlaw certain moral questions? Could Prime Minister Trudeau be trusted to make decisions for the good of the country, not just for his personal self-worth? Would Trudeau call in the police to enforce his vision? Let's hope we never have the opportunity to ask those questions. Unfortunately now we do: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/trudeau-government-moves-to-make-expanded-surveillance-powers-over-financial-transactions-permanent/ Nate Hochman at National Review pointed out over the weekend that one of the underreported aspects of the broader assault on Canadian civil liberties is the effort to bring crowdfunding and payment service providers — two of the most prominent routes for financial transactions on the Internet — under the permanent control of a centralized government authority. In a February 14 news conference, Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland said that the government was using the Emergencies Act to broaden “the scope of Canada’s anti-money-laundering and terrorist financing rules so that they cover crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use.” That broadened power requires all forms of digital transactions, including cryptocurrencies, to be reported to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada. (I.e., “Fintrac”). “As of today, all crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use must register with Fintrac, and they must report large and suspicious transactions to Fintrac,” Freeland said. She justified the move as a way to “mitigate the risk” of “illicit funds” and “increase the quality and quantity of intelligence received by Fintrac and make more information available to support investigations by law enforcement.” Trudeau, standing behind Freeland at the press conference, nodded his head in agreement. Freeland said the trucker convoy, which had assembled to protest coronavirus restrictions, had “highlighted the fact” that digital assets and funding mechanisms “weren’t captured” by the Canadian government’s pre-existing surveillance powers. As a result, she said, “the government will also bring forward legislation to provide these authorities to FinTrac on a permanent basis.” Freeland reiterated that point in a subsequent press conference this past Friday. “We reviewed very, very carefully the tools at the disposal of the federal government, and we used all the tools that we had prior to the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and we determined that we needed some additional tools,” she said. “Now some of those tools, we will be putting forward measures to put those tools permanently in place. The authorities of FinTrac, I believe, do need to be expanded to cover crowdsourcing platforms and their payment providers.” We already know what the Canadian government would do with that permanent power. They’re showing us as we speak. Trudeau has already weaponized his expanded Emergencies Act powers to “invest himself with the unilateral power to freeze bank accounts and cancel insurance policies, without so much as a court order and with essentially no recourse for those he targets.” That punitive action against political dissidents expands beyond the truckers themselves: On Wednesday, Trudeau’s justice minister suggested that private citizens who donated large sums to the convoy “ought to be worried” about the possibility of a freeze on their bank accounts, too. At least one young woman has already been fired from her job in the Ontario provincial government for making a $100 donation. And we spoke with a man on CrossPolitic who had also had this already happen to him. All this, of course, flies in the face of Trudeau’s promise that the Emergencies Act powers would be temporary. When he announced his invocation of the order, he promised the Canadian people that his expanded authorities would “be time-limited, geographically targeted, as well as reasonable and proportionate to the threats they are meant to address.” Not a single part of that sentence has proved to be true. Romanian MEP @CristianTerhes absolutely mops the floor with PM @JustinTrudeau in Brussels this week over how he's handling the Ottawa #FreedomConvoy2022 protests. https://twitter.com/cosminDZS/status/1495191350962049025?s=20&t=ZMbfXXQ4jYQtLlz_7mIGjg Believe in science – science is not supposed to be about belief but about observations, data. Elected to work on behalf of the people not act like masters of slaves. While it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on what is happening in Ukraine do not allow it to distract you from what is happening just north of our American border. https://www.theblaze.com/news/seattle-mandatory-bicycle-helmet-law-racial-equity A law requiring Seattle bicyclists to wear helmets had been in effect for nearly 30 years, but was revoked in the name of racial equity. The King County Board of Health voted to repeal the helmet mandate because of accusations that the law was disproportionately enforced against people of color and homeless people. In 1993, King County passed the law that requires all bicyclists to wear helmets. The law was expanded to explicitly include Seattle in 2003. The law was enacted to decrease the severity of bicycling incidents. However, the community began noticing data that suggests black and homeless bicyclists were receiving more tickets than others. "Seattle Police Department data collected and analyzed by Seattle Neighborhood Greenways and the Helmet Law Working Group shows that police disproportionately gave helmet law citations to black, indigenous, and people of color cyclists," states the press release from the Public Health Insider for Seattle and King County. "Their analysis found that black riders were nearly four times as likely to be cited by police for not wearing a helmet while biking compared to white riders," the analysis reads. "Further, in Seattle, nearly half of the citations issued for biking without a helmet were given to people living homeless." Despite acknowledging that bike helmets "provide a 63-88% reduction in the risk of head and brain injuries for people who ride bikes," the King County Board of Health decided to revoke the safety law on Thursday by a vote of 11 to 2. "Helmets save lives, full stop. But the disproportional enforcement of the requirement gives us concern," said King County Councilmember Joe McDermot. "When the Board of Health first adopted a helmet mandate, helmets weren’t part of our social norms and our culture, and so the legal requirements for helmets was new and carried weight. But I think societal norms and expectations have changed significantly in the 30 years since." "The recent action from the Board of Health removes a policy that has resulted in racist enforcement, while re-emphasizing the importance of wearing a bike helmet coupled with County resources to make bike safety more accessible for all," said Dennis Worsham – interim director for Public Health in Seattle and King County. The repeal of the helmet mandate goes into effect in 30 days. In January, the Seattle Police Department announced that it would no longer enforce certain non-criminal traffic violations due to racism and equity concerns. The Seattle Police de-prioritized expired vehicle registrations and bicycle helmet violations.’ OK, now do it with vaccines, masks, and building codes. Psalm of the Day: 76 https://open.spotify.com/track/7uW7cnB0TQTeP1Azq8ck3a?si=c1e62a13a84b4b47 Play: 0:00-1:44 There he broke the bow and arrows and bade the sword and shield be still. Thou hast spoiled the valiant hearted, wrapped in sleep of death are they Mighty men have lost their cunning; none are ready for the fray. He brings low the pride of princes; kings shall tremble at His frown. Amen! Kings like Putin, and Biden, and Trudeau. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. A reminder: Support Rowdy Christian media, and share this show or become a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. What allows us to continue growing to take on the Big Media Lie Fest is your monthly membership support. If you’ve already joined, a huge thanks to you, and if you haven’t, please consider joining today and have a great day.

The Prime Minister of Canada is acting like a dictator…and more on today’s CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. This is Toby Sumpter. Today is Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Would you please Like and share this show? Do it now so we can reach more people with the truth. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his support Monday for two Ukrainian regions as independent nations and ordered Russian troops to conduct "peacekeeping" operations there, raising fears that Russia is paving the way for an attack in Ukraine.The Biden administration announced that the U.S. will respond with limited economic sanctions, with more to come. Putin's declaration named the two regions the Luhansk People's Republic and the Donetsk People's Republic. Both are unrecognized territories carved out by Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after fighting broke out there against Ukrainian government forces back in 2014.https://twitter.com/i/events/1483255084750282753?s=20 Play 0:00-1:20 Journalists pointed to the following Exchange Put had with an Intelligence Officer as evidence that the intelligence officer was saying out loud something that was not yet supposed to be spoken out loudhttps://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy/status/1495811749580353538?s=20&t=isASBXNeac75kP95fJ-I4A Play AudioThe Reformed Sage. Nick Farar, left his job as an air traffic controller, where he defied federal tyranny by refusing the vaccine, and now, he’s working full-time at the Reformed Sage, to support his family, and make incredible merchandise for you and yours. Founded in 2018, The Reformed Sage exists to edify Christians with products and services that build the kingdom of God and proclaim the gospel to all. If you have yet to go take a look at their website, what are you doing?! Get over there right now, and check them out at reformedsage.com, and tell them we sent you, by using promo code FLF22 for 10% off your first order. Again, that’s reformedsage.com, and promo code FLF22. Support those who support us! While most of mainstream media is trying to keep your focus on Putin, there is a dictator in the process of acting illegally far closer to home. In fact, Back in 2014, the Huffington Post ran an article by Daniel Dickin that warned that if Justin Trudea was elected the Prime Minister of Canada, He would run Canada as a dictator:https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/trudeau-dictator_b_6314494 He wrote: This is the man who admitted he "admires China's basic dictatorship." It wasn't just a sarcastic comment - he seriously said that he admires the dictatorship because they can get things done quickly.And it's becoming clearer that Trudeau not only admires the dictatorship -- he runs the Liberal Party like one too. The leader of that party does what he wants, when he wants, and no one dares question him.Now that we know that Trudeau runs his party like a dictatorship, we must ask ourselves: is there any indication he wouldn't do the same as the leader of Canada?Would a Prime Minister Trudeau arbitrarily whip the vote and outlaw certain moral questions? Could Prime Minister Trudeau be trusted to make decisions for the good of the country, not just for his personal self-worth? Would Trudeau call in the police to enforce his vision?Let's hope we never have the opportunity to ask those questions.Unfortunately now we do:https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/trudeau-government-moves-to-make-expanded-surveillance-powers-over-financial-transactions-permanent/Nate Hochman at National Review pointed out over the weekend that one of the underreported aspects of the broader assault on Canadian civil liberties is the effort to bring crowdfunding and payment service providers — two of the most prominent routes for financial transactions on the Internet — under the permanent control of a centralized government authority.In a February 14 news conference, Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland said that the government was using the Emergencies Act to broaden “the scope of Canada’s anti-money-laundering and terrorist financing rules so that they cover crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use.” That broadened power requires all forms of digital transactions, including cryptocurrencies, to be reported to the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada. (I.e., “Fintrac”). “As of today, all crowdfunding platforms and the payment service providers they use must register with Fintrac, and they must report large and suspicious transactions to Fintrac,” Freeland said. She justified the move as a way to “mitigate the risk” of “illicit funds” and “increase the quality and quantity of intelligence received by Fintrac and make more information available to support investigations by law enforcement.” Trudeau, standing behind Freeland at the press conference, nodded his head in agreement. Freeland said the trucker convoy, which had assembled to protest coronavirus restrictions, had “highlighted the fact” that digital assets and funding mechanisms “weren’t captured” by the Canadian government’s pre-existing surveillance powers. As a result, she said, “the government will also bring forward legislation to provide these authorities to FinTrac on a permanent basis.”Freeland reiterated that point in a subsequent press conference this past Friday. “We reviewed very, very carefully the tools at the disposal of the federal government, and we used all the tools that we had prior to the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and we determined that we needed some additional tools,” she said. “Now some of those tools, we will be putting forward measures to put those tools permanently in place. The authorities of FinTrac, I believe, do need to be expanded to cover crowdsourcing platforms and their payment providers.”We already know what the Canadian government would do with that permanent power. They’re showing us as we speak. Trudeau has already weaponized his expanded Emergencies Act powers to “invest himself with the unilateral power to freeze bank accounts and cancel insurance policies, without so much as a court order and with essentially no recourse for those he targets.” That punitive action against political dissidents expands beyond the truckers themselves: On Wednesday, Trudeau’s justice minister suggested that private citizens who donated large sums to the convoy “ought to be worried” about the possibility of a freeze on their bank accounts, too. At least one young woman has already been fired from her job in the Ontario provincial government for making a $100 donation. And we spoke with a man on CrossPolitic who had also had this already happen to him. All this, of course, flies in the face of Trudeau’s promise that the Emergencies Act powers would be temporary. When he announced his invocation of the order, he promised the Canadian people that his expanded authorities would “be time-limited, geographically targeted, as well as reasonable and proportionate to the threats they are meant to address.” Not a single part of that sentence has proved to be true.Romanian MEP @CristianTerhes absolutely mops the floor with PM @JustinTrudeau in Brussels this week over how he's handling the Ottawa #FreedomConvoy2022 protests. https://twitter.com/cosminDZS/status/1495191350962049025?s=20&t=ZMbfXXQ4jYQtLlz_7mIGjg Believe in science – science is not supposed to be about belief but about observations, data. Elected to work on behalf of the people not act like masters of slaves. While it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on what is happening in Ukraine do not allow it to distract you from what is happening just north of our American border. https://www.theblaze.com/news/seattle-mandatory-bicycle-helmet-law-racial-equity A law requiring Seattle bicyclists to wear helmets had been in effect for nearly 30 years, but was revoked in the name of racial equity. The King County Board of Health voted to repeal the helmet mandate because of accusations that the law was disproportionately enforced against people of color and homeless people.In 1993, King County passed the law that requires all bicyclists to wear helmets. The law was expanded to explicitly include Seattle in 2003. The law was enacted to decrease the severity of bicycling incidents. However, the community began noticing data that suggests black and homeless bicyclists were receiving more tickets than others."Seattle Police Department data collected and analyzed by Seattle Neighborhood Greenways and the Helmet Law Working Group shows that police disproportionately gave helmet law citations to black, indigenous, and people of color cyclists," states the press release from the Public Health Insider for Seattle and King County. "Their analysis found that black riders were nearly four times as likely to be cited by police for not wearing a helmet while biking compared to white riders," the analysis reads. "Further, in Seattle, nearly half of the citations issued for biking without a helmet were given to people living homeless."Despite acknowledging that bike helmets "provide a 63-88% reduction in the risk of head and brain injuries for people who ride bikes," the King County Board of Health decided to revoke the safety law on Thursday by a vote of 11 to 2. "Helmets save lives, full stop. But the disproportional enforcement of the requirement gives us concern," said King County Councilmember Joe McDermot. "When the Board of Health first adopted a helmet mandate, helmets weren’t part of our social norms and our culture, and so the legal requirements for helmets was new and carried weight. But I think societal norms and expectations have changed significantly in the 30 years since.""The recent action from the Board of Health removes a policy that has resulted in racist enforcement, while re-emphasizing the importance of wearing a bike helmet coupled with County resources to make bike safety more accessible for all," said Dennis Worsham – interim director for Public Health in Seattle and King County. The repeal of the helmet mandate goes into effect in 30 days.In January, the Seattle Police Department announced that it would no longer enforce certain non-criminal traffic violations due to racism and equity concerns. The Seattle Police de-prioritized expired vehicle registrations and bicycle helmet violations.’OK, now do it with vaccines, masks, and building codes. Psalm of the Day: 76 https://open.spotify.com/track/7uW7cnB0TQTeP1Azq8ck3a?si=c1e62a13a84b4b47 Play: 0:00-1:44 There he broke the bow and arrows and bade the sword and shield be still.Thou hast spoiled the valiant hearted, wrapped in sleep of death are theyMighty men have lost their cunning; none are ready for the fray. He brings low the pride of princes; kings shall tremble at His frown. Amen! Kings like Putin, and Biden, and Trudeau. Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. Or find them on our App: just search “Fight Laugh Feast” in your favorite app store and never miss a show. This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. A reminder: Support Rowdy Christian media, and share this show or become a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. What allows us to continue growing to take on the Big Media Lie Fest is your monthly membership support. If you’ve already joined, a huge thanks to you, and if you haven’t, please consider joining today and have a great day.

In this episode, it has become apparent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau envies dictatorships. Look at what has happened in Canada in just over three weeks since a convoy of over 50,000 truckers decided to rise up as free citizens to protest the actions of their government. While the administration is giddy with their new-found powers to oppress, thanks to invoking the Emergencies Act, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association is bringing a lawsuit against the Canadian government. In their assessment, the government has brought in an extreme measure that should be reserved for national emergencies, a legal standard that has not been met. Similarly, when MP Dane Lloyd spoke on the floor, he said, “Deputy Director of Intelligence for FINTRAC, Barry MacKillop, stated there is no evidence that this funding in Ottawa is tied to ideologically motivated extremism.” In light of that fact, he asks the Prime Mister to explain under what basis the government has in freezing accounts of Canadians? Rather than answer the question, Trudeau side-steps and reinforces his administrations commitment to follow-through on the powers they have under the Emergencies Act. And, though the House and Senate have yet to vote their approval, the police have already been loosed on the organizers. Tamara Lich was arrested yesterday just standing on the sidewalk. The arresting officers gave no reason or charge. They simply handcuffed her and took her away. It's then we are reminded of a video of the Prime Minister who spoke before an audience and talked of his envy of how the Chinese dictatorship could make things happen so quickly. He literally admires a brutal, communist regime because it can use the power of government to force the people to do whatever they want. And, within the last few days, we can see just how much he has been yearning to yield similar authority. The second subject I hit has to do with the CDC and how they have become a propaganda tool for the Administration. It's a problem that comes from being an agency under the Executive Branch. When it comes to science versus politics, if an agency is beholden to government, it will ALWAYS put politics before science. I point out several studies the CDC has used over the course of the pandemic to justify policy-making, only to find the studies were skewed, flawed or data was taken out of context. And it isn't just on occasion. Every time a policy was demanded to be put in place, the CDC found a study to help justify a new mandate. None of the studies hold up to real science. What those studies prove, more than anything, is the CDC is part of the propaganda wing of the Democrat party. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and GETTR by searching for the Alan Sanders Show.

#Bitcoin #GaryGensler #cryptotaxesI'd like to welcome everyone to my new PODCASTDave's Daily Crypto TakeIn this channel I will be providing you with news on a daily basis about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, FIAT.  My main purpose is to share UNBIASED news and updates. Ultimately I learn and hopefully you learn while I go on this journey.ARTICLES used in today's video:https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-the-case-for-and-against-a-wild-bullish-impulse-anytime-soon/Bitcoin: The case for and against a ‘wild bullish impulse' anytime soonThere's a growing sense of uncertainty within crypto investors concerning the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in March. The latest Glassnode's The Week On-Chain newsletter published on 14 February gave insights about this upcoming storm.Brace yourselfThe expected rate hikes flattened the futures term structure through March. This signals a clear investor uncertainty regarding the wider economic impact of a tighter U.S dollar, given the preceding decades of loose monetary policy.https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/02/16/jp-morgan-becomes-the-first-bank-to-open-in-the-metaverse-where-you-can-shop-with-crypto-a?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_campaign=feeds_money&utm_medium=referralJP Morgan becomes the first bank to open in the metaverse where you can shop with crypto and NFTsYou can now do your banking in the metaverse after the US lender JP Morgan opened up a lounge in the blockchain-based virtual world of Decentraland on Tuesday, becoming the first major bank to do so.In the virtual lounge, you can buy virtual plots of land with non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and make other purchases using cryptocurrency.https://ambcrypto.com/secs-gensler-doesnt-have-much-to-say-about-ripple-or-xrp-except-this/SEC's Gensler doesn't have much to say about Ripple or XRP… except thisThe Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has repeatedly aired its concerns about spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In fact, the Chairman believes there is a lack of infrastructure designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices. According to the agency, this wouldn't serve the SEC's intent to protect investors and public interest.This is all I askIn a recent interview with Fox Business, Gensler again put forward his perspective given the growing uncertainty on the regulatory front. Especially since different applicants or funds including Grayscale, VanEck, etc. haven't satisfied the requirements of the regulatory watchdogs.https://finbold.com/canadian-police-block-over-30-crypto-wallets-associated-with-the-freedom-convoy-truckers/Canadian police block over 30 crypto wallets associated with the ‘Freedom Convoy' truckersA total of 34 cryptocurrency wallets allegedly associated with the Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions, which had been raising money with Bitcoin for the Freedom Convoy 2022 campaign have reportedly been blocked.In particular, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Canada's national police force has issued an order requiring all FINTRAC-regulated organizations in Canada to stop interacting with 34 crypto wallets, according to The Counter Signal.https://www.coindesk.com/learn/you-may-owe-crypto-taxes-on-these-surprising-things-in-2022/You May Owe Crypto Taxes on These Surprising Things in 2022Crypto may have started out as a discreet decentralized economy, but now that the nearly $2 trillion sector has gone mainstream enough to occupy coveted Super Bowl ad space, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is well clued in.The IRS classifies cryptocurrency as intangible property for tax purposes, which means the profits you make from selling virtual currency are subject to capital gains taxes. This holds true whether you bought bitcoin or altcoins on a crypto exchange like Coinbase, or simply used an app like Venmo or PayPal to buy and use cryptocurrency.https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/https://coinmarketcap.com/Please subscribe, like, and share so that more and more people can view this content.DISCLAIMER: I will never give any financial advice. And my channel is not considered official Financial Advice. Please do your research before purchasing any cryptocurrency.Thank you very much DaveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/daves-daily-crypto-take/donations

Peterborough Police provided us with an update on a weekend theft where more than two-thousand firearms went missing. The founder of "Black Moms Connection" - Tanya Hayles - joins us to discuss Black History Month, and the value of celebrating those who have broken barriers, today and every day. On Monday the federal government announced it would target the financing of convoy protests.... by granting expanded powers to FINTRAC. There's a different kind of ice fishing underway on Georgian Bay today…fishing for ACTUAL ice. Researchers from Trent University are drilling through the frozen waters for a rare winter sampling of the Great Lakes. A warm weather getaway seems to be on the backburner again this winter for many Canadians. Books can provide an alternative escape from the cold and snow. Muskoka author Jenny Cressman talked about how her books give you a bit of sun, sand and romance. To drop the vaccine passport -- or not? Businesses around Ontario are facing a tough decision about whether to keep requiring proof of vaccination, as the province winds down mandatory use. Sounds like here with Jared Hillel

The Slippery Slope Podcast Reuters Canada's Emergencies Act: how will it squeeze funding of the trucker protests? Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday invoked rarely-used special measures to end protests. He said he would invoke the Emergencies Act to deal with the "Freedom Convoy" protests, started on Jan. 28 by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccinate-or-quarantine mandate for cross-border drivers. They have turned into a rallying point for people opposed to a range of Trudeau's policies, including COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and a carbon tax. A declaration of a public welfare emergency allows the government to regulate the distribution of essential goods, decide what are essential services, and impose fines on violations of the act. It sets out a compensation scheme for those who suffer damages as a result of its application. KEY MEASURES ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY Banks and financial institutions will be able to temporarily freeze the accounts of those suspected of supporting the blockades, without obtaining a court order. The insurance on vehicles being used in the protests can also be suspended. All crowdfunding platforms and payment providers they use must register with Canada's anti-money laundering agency, FINTRAC, and report suspicious activities effective immediately. The act will broaden the scope of the government's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules to cover crowdfunding platforms. The changes are being introduced because crowdfunding platforms are being used to support illegal activities, the government said. The emergency measures would also allow the government to order towing companies to provide their services to clear blockades. Trudeau said the measures would be "geographically specific and targeted only to where they are needed." They will also be "time limited." This is just my opinion and questioning; Why is the Canadian Government using this Emergency Act when they could use diplomacy? Why is it that Trudeau runs and hides and does not listen to the concerns of the people. His immediate reaction is to stamp out the will of any dissenting voices, because how dare they disagree with me. And placing arduous restrictions on law abiding citizens and their finances under the guise of "terrorism" laws is right out of the Dictators playbook. Yet Canada is not the first of the Western Governments have decided to use powers against the people they are elected to serve instead of working with them. The Slippery Slope Podcast J Fallon Apple Music J Fallon Spotify --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-fallon/message

Summary by Peyton Smith Hour 1, segment 1: Mike gets the ball rolling today with some discourse on those who are wild eyed, and overly upset while making things up on social media.-------------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Mike dissects audio released yesterday from Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland and her boss Justin. Now, crowdfunding platforms like GiveSendGo will have to register with FINTRAC.https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/intro-eng(AUDIO) A little look back in time, when Trudeau expressed his love for China and their ability to turn their economy "on a dime," which is exactly what he did yesterday.He wished he could be a card carrying dictator...and now he is.---------------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Inside audio from Trudeau's flunky Omar Alghabra.---------------------------------------------------Hour 1, segment 2: The Conservative Party of Canada(CPC) motion to end the mandates in Canada was defeated in the House of Commons. Meanwhile, interim CPC leader Candice Bergen did remind us all that it's kindness week.------------------------------------------------------(AUDIO) A former RCMP sniper gives his take on where the approximately 2,000 firearms recently stolen in Peterborough will end up.He claims that these weapons will be planted in Ottawa around the freedom convoy.-------------------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Something similar could have gone down on the Coutts border in Alberta, with the seizure of a small cache of firearms nearby. -------------------------------------------------------Mike speaks about the gun grab in Canada, set to commence in May, and how the Emergency Act could be used to disarm Canadians.--------------------------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in a masterful hour 1 from Mike.Hour 2, segment 1: Putin pulled a fast one? Yes, he did.NATO and the media wanted a war soooo badly, but, alas, Moscow has recalled all troops from Ukraine border.Vlad punked them all, which is quite funny.Mike gets into the details.https://americanuckradio.com/breaking-news/russia-withdraws-troops-from-ukraine-border-after-media-said-invasion-was-imminent/----------------------------------------------------Communist China is Now the Largest Financial Backer of the UN Small Arms Treaty.Mike analyzes this development.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/communist-china-is-now-the-largest-financial-backer-of-the-un-small-arms-treaty/----------------------------------------------------Black activist who fired a gun at Louisville mayoral candidate charged with attempted murder.How about a ban of anti gun activists?Mike provides excellent analysis on this.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/black-activist-who-fired-a-gun-at-louisville-mayoral-candidate-charged-with-attempted-murder/----------------------------------------------------Hour 2, segment 2: CBC and CTV News journalists target donors to freedom protestershttps://americanuckradio.com/current-events/cbc-and-ctv-news-journalists-target-donors-to-freedom-protesters/----------------------------------------------------(AUDIO) Ezra Levant of Rebel News joined Sean Hannity to discuss Trudeau's invocation of Emergency Act.https://twitter.com/RebelNewsOnline/status/1493663932644483082?t=NC1pfwJbCrzaGIXSgqTRKg&s=09----------------------------------------------------Global News journalist Anita Krishna fired for speaking out.https://americanuckradio.com/current-events/global-news-journalist-anita-krishna-fired-for-speaking-outvideo/-----------------------------------------------------Enjoy all this, and more, in an amazing hour 2 from Mike.

VIDEO: Canadian truckers heroes | Freedom Convoy 2022 ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOCXozUuefMTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=6902IN CANADA 50.000 CAMION GUIDANO LA RIVOLTA MONDIALE CONTRO LE RESTRIZIONI COVIDLa gente comune supporta i camionisti supportando con viveri e carburanti chi sta combattendo anche per loro: sono stati raccolti 10 milioni di dollari, ma il governo li blocca e schiera l'esercito (VIDEO: Freedom Convoy)di Stefano MagniCanada, giunti alla terza settimana di protesta dei camionisti contro l'obbligo vaccinale, il premier Justin Trudeau ha deciso di passare alle maniere forti. La polizia ha sgomberato sabato il ponte Ambassador, presidiato dai manifestanti con i loro mezzi pesanti. si trattava di un ponte strategico, che collega il centro industriale di Detroit (nel Michigan, Usa) con l'Ontario. Ma è di ieri sera l'annuncio dello stato d'emergenza nazionale, che permetterà al governo di sospendere i diritti civili per ripristinare l'ordine. La legge, che dovrà essere approvata dal parlamento entro una settimana, permetterà di vietare manifestazioni pubbliche e di ridurre la libertà di movimento, impedendo l'accesso o l'uscita per e da determinate aree. La misura estrema, la prima in mezzo secolo nel Paese, è stata adottata proprio quando il fronte di Trudeau, a favore dell'obbligo vaccinale, iniziava vistosamente ad incrinarsi. In Europa, soprattutto in Francia, la protesta è arrivata, ad imitazione dei camionisti del Canada, ma non ha avuto altrettanto successo: a causa, soprattutto, di una forte repressione preventiva.Partendo dal Canada: le autorità di Ottawa, dove si concentra il grosso della manifestazione, avevano tentato di scoraggiare e scacciare in tutti i modi i camionisti. Hanno, ad esempio, annunciato multe e persino arresti, per chi avesse portato benzina e generi di conforto ai camionisti manifestanti. E subito cortei spontanei di cittadini, di tutte le età, hanno incominciato a sfilare, con le taniche in mano, a sostegno degli "insorti”. Nella settimana precedente, erano stati inviati dei trattori per trainare i camion, ma i trattori stessi si sono uniti alla protesta. Episodi di solidarietà di questo genere hanno fatto vacillare, anche politicamente, il fronte pro-obbligo di vaccino. Soprattutto a livello locale, province quali l'Alberta, il Quebec e poi il Saskatchewan avevano avviato delle road map per uscire dal regime di restrizioni pandemiche, riaprendo uffici, luoghi pubblici e smettendo di chiedere il pass in molte attività al chiuso. La decisione più forte è stata presa ieri dall'Ontario, la provincia in cui si trova la capitale Ottawa e la città industriale di Toronto. La regione più importante, insomma, ha abolito il pass vaccinale.LA DEBOLEZZA DEL GOVERNO CANADESELa reazione durissima di Trudeau potrebbe essere dunque motivata da questa netta sensazione di non aver più un terreno politico sotto i piedi. Anche nel suo stesso partito, il Liberal Party, non sono più così compatti dietro il governo. Fa comunque riflettere che proprio il partito che ha introdotto la Carta dei Diritti e delle Libertà del Canada, nel 1982 (ai tempi in cui il padre di Trudeau, Pierre, era premier) ora sospenda i diritti civili, per reprimere una protesta che chiede il pieno rispetto di quella Carta. Una delle tante ironie della storia. La legge che Trudeau intende applicare conferisce poteri maggiori alla polizia contro pubbliche assemblee, se queste vengono considerate "attività pericolose e illegali”. Permette inoltre al governo di bloccare e presidiare aree critiche, come porti, aeroporti e valichi doganali. Fine anche della libertà di raccogliere fondi: tutte le piattaforme per la raccolta fondi dovranno infatti registrarsi presso il Fintrac, l'agenzia del Ministero delle Finanze che traccia le transazioni finanziarie. Ed è una chiara premessa per passare al sequestro di fondi. Dopo che GoFundMe aveva, di sua sponte, congelato le donazioni per il Freedom Convoy (l'organizzazione ombrello per la protesta dei camionisti), i donatori si erano rivolti al GiveSendGo, una piattaforma che ha permesso in passato di raccogliere soldi a favore di altre iniziative conservatrici e cristiane. Adesso penserà direttamente il governo canadese a sequestrare i soldi donati alla protesta contro l'obbligo vaccinale, addirittura ricorrendo ad una legge anti-terrorismo, la Legge contro il Finanziamento del Terrorismo e del Crimine. Le istituzioni finanziarie canadesi, le banche dunque, potranno sospendere i servizi per chi ha donato.IN EUROPA LA PROTESTA E' BLOCCATA PREVENTIVAMENTESe in Canada si passa alle maniere forti dopo tre settimane di protesta (e dopo i primi importanti risultati ottenuti dal Freedom Convoy), in Europa è invece scattata la repressione preventiva. Ieri era il giorno del Freedom Convoy Europe, dunque una serie di carovane di camion dirette verso Bruxelles da tutti i Paesi membri dell'Ue. Ma la polizia belga ha bloccato tutti gli accessi e le poche decine di mezzi che sono passate attraverso i filtri delle forze dell'ordine, soprattutto camper e piccoli camion, hanno avuto al massimo il permesso di accamparsi nel parcheggio dell'altopiano dell'Heysel, fuori dalla città. Doveva essere anche il giorno del Freedom Convoy in Italia, ma a Roma. Secondo tutti i media italiani è stato un flop, con poche centinaia di presenze nella capitale.In Francia, sabato scorso, la protesta è stata più massiccia, perché ha ereditato, almeno in parte, la mobilitazione del movimento dei Gilet Gialli del 2018. Ad essere colpite dalle misure anti-Covid sono infatti le stesse categorie penalizzate dalla tassa ecologica sul carburante, quella che aveva fatto scoppiare la protesta precedente. Ma i sei convogli che dovevano convergere su Parigi dai sei angoli della Francia, sono stati preventivamente fermati da un imponente schieramento di polizia. Due giorni prima, la prefettura della capitale, ha vietato ogni manifestazione. Ad accogliere i circa 4000 manifestanti c'erano 7800 agenti della Gendarmeria, con blindati ed equipaggiamento anti-sommossa. Le forze dell'ordine avevano il preciso ordine di impedire sul nascere ogni blocco della circolazione attorno alla capitale. Ma, paradossalmente, i posti di blocco e lo schieramento di uomini e mezzi, ha creato giganteschi ingorghi. E i mezzi blindati, schierati per impedire danneggiamenti all'arredo urbano e alle proprietà, qualche danno lo hanno fatto anche loro.

This month, we are pleased to speak to Chris Pitman, Associate Broker for Royal LePage Benchmark in Calgary.  Chris is very involved in the practical operations of the FINTRAC compliance program at the brokerage level and offers some of his real-world experience with the outworking of FINTRAC regulations.  We discuss FINTRAC from the REALTOR®-client perspective, as well as from the brokerage perspective, including the experience of going through a FINTRAC assessment. For more practice guidance, check out our weekly blog, Practically Speaking.

Inside Track is a series of podcasts and videos presented by movers and shakers in the world of cryptocurrency. The goal of Inside Track is to educate the listener in various topics, from bitcoin to projects to watch out for, from the future of Ethereum to NFTs, from DeFi to the next big thing in cryptocurrency. Inside Track are short bite sized shows presented by people who have developed cryptocurrency projects and are hands on in the industry. They are the best people to learn from.This episode is presented by Andrei Poliakov CEO of Coinberry.Coinberry is a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange founded in Toronto in 2017, giving its users access to 18 different coins. It is the safest and most secure FINTRAC-registered crypto exchange, so users can buy and sell with peace of mind. In 2019, Coinberry partnered with Municipal Governments in Canada for Bitcoin tax payment processing, making it the first and only digital currency platform to do so.This podcast is an insight into Coinberry and cryptocurrency in general as well as a look at how regulation is a blessing not a curse.

Kieran talks with Jacqueline Shinfield, partner at Blakes, Cassels & Graydon about the latest legislative and regulatory requirements from Finance Canada and FINTRAC that are part of the nation's renewed vigor to fight financial crime. Ahead of the ACAMS Annual Canada Conference on 3, 4 November, Jackie and Kieran discuss Canada's new cost recovery plan's impact on FINTRAC regulated entities, issues arising from ongoing regulatory examinations, technological gaps in implementing the new electronic fund transfer reporting requirements and lessons from the Cullen Commission. “If anyone is interested in learning about money laundering, ways to launder money, trade-based money laundering, there are so many incredible papers, affidavits online that make compelling reading if you are an AML geek,” Jackie says of the work of the Cullen Commission, which is set to end oral submission this month and due to release a final report by 15 December.

About our GuestThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft.https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htmThe CAFC involves the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Competition Bureau Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police  and recently come together with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security  to fight fraud and cybercrime. Report FraudCall the CAFC Toll free: 1-888-495-8501 Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4:45 pm (Eastern time) and close on holidays.Online with the RCMP Mentioned in this episode:(KYC) Know Your Customer or Know Your ClientOrganizations that deal with large amounts of money are required to follow regulations related to the control of the proceeds of crime and terrorist financing. In Canada this is FINTRAC and you can find out more here.https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/guidance-directives/client-clientele/1-engYou can find out more about the KYC requirements of other countries here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_your_customer Other:The introduction for this episode was from the film " How to Use the Dial Phone" By AT&T in 1927 and preserve by the Prelinger Archive at archive.org. https://archive.org/details/HowtoUse1927This was our 2 year anniversary. Yay Us.   

In today's episode, we have a new book in focus called "Illicit Money: Financing terrorism in the 21st century". We spoke with the author - Jessica Davis, president of Insight Threat Intelligence. Jessica had an 18-year career in the Canadian government, with senior analytic roles at Canada's financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. She now works to bring evidence-based solutions to the private and public sectors to counter illicit financing and terrorism. Follow her on social media and subscribe to the amazing Insight Intelligence newsletter. Amazon book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626379823/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Publisher's site: https://www.rienner.com/title/Illicit_Money_Financing_Terrorism_in_the_Twenty_First_Century Jessica's Twitter: @jessmarindavisRead the blog and subscribe to Insight Threat Intelligence newsletter: https://www.insightthreatintel.com/ 

Today on EP. 184 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Andrei Poliakov and Brandon Zemp talk about Coinberry and how they are a trusted Canadian Crypto Exchange. They are based in Toronto, FINTRAC registered and PIPEDA compliant. Listen to the full episode wherever you go on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music and more! The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc84ee4-845b-4bea-b812-b876daab2c7e/BlockHash-Exploring-the-Blockchain Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AGqU8qxIYVkxXM4q2XpO1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNmNhNWM0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Website: www.blockhashpodcast.com On Social Media… Website: https://www.coinberry.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinberryHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coinberryofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinberryOfficial/ Find Brandon Zemp & the podcast on Social Media… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zempcapital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempcapital Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonzemp NFTs by BlockHash… OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/zemp OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/kiseokkim OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/officialcryptoghosts Sign up for the newsletter… (FREE) Blockchain Weekly: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zemp (MEMBERS ONLY) Blockchain Insider: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zemp/members

I spent some time with Andrei Poliakov from Coinberry discussing crypto regulation, crypto brokerages, paying taxes with Bitcoin, and much more. Check out our conversation for the inside scoop on how Coinberry and Canada are getting ahead in crypto. Coinberry is a FINTRAC-registered, digital currency platform based in Toronto, Canada. It was founded in 2017 and is trusted by tens of thousands of users. They claim to offer the safest, simplest and quickest way to buy and sell BTC, LTC, ETH, BCH, and XRP using Canadian dollars.

I spent some time with Andrei Poliakov from Coinberry discussing crypto regulation, crypto brokerages, paying taxes with Bitcoin, and much more. Check out our conversation for the inside scoop on how Coinberry and Canada are getting ahead in crypto.Coinberry is a FINTRAC-registered, digital currency platform based in Toronto, Canada. It was founded in 2017 and is trusted by tens of thousands of users. They claim to offer the safest, simplest and quickest way to buy and sell BTC, LTC, ETH, BCH, and XRP using Canadian dollars.

As our series reaches its fourth episode, the conversation shifts to focus on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention as it pertains to cryptoassets. Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is back to host this episode, joined by Rebecca Ip, Partner, Forensic & Financial Crimes; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting. The group discusses the various regulations that surround crypto as set out by FINTRAC and FAFT and highlights some of the risks to be mindful of when dealing with virtual currencies.

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we are joined by Adam Feldman, an Anti-Money Laundering Advisor with The AML Shop, who shares an overview of the new or revised anti-money laundering regulations that come into effect on June 1, 2021, and how they will impact real estate practice. These changes were introduced by the Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, more commonly known as FINTRAC.This episode was recorded on May 20 and 25, 2021.Rundown:Introduction - 0:00Feature Conversation - 1:45Adam Feldman Introduction - 2:45Regulatory Change Overview - 3:40Beneficial Ownership - 7:20Business Relationships - 11:30Politically Exposed Persons - 16:40Virtually Currency - 23:50Links:BCREA FINTRAC 2021 Gateway PageJune 2 FINTRAC Webinar RegistrationBackground:On June 1, 2021, big changes are coming to FINTRAC. The regulatory amendments will result in new or changes to existing obligations for all reporting entities, including real estate brokerages.The amendments will cover areas such as beneficial ownership, business relationships and ongoing monitoring, politically exposed persons, certain record-keeping obligations and more. BCREA has created a series of resources to support brokerages and REALTORS® and one of those is a conversation with Adam Feldman, who is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Advisor with The AML Shop. He assists clients in taking their AML compliance program to the next level by conducting effectiveness reviews, building compliance programs, and advising clients on navigating the regulatory landscape.

Crypto investing and utility usage created an asset class. GTB registered with FINTRAC builds this asset class with the release of its new KITES service. Further information can be found at https://treatybank.com (https://treatybank.com)

The substantial experience of Stephen Scott in financial crime and money laundering investigations is so captivating. In this episode he shares with us his experience and many cases. We are talking about drug trafficking, PEPs, and wildlife trafficking. You can hear about so many red flags as part of the investigation of such money laundering schemes. Further, we talk about Stephen's recommendations for books and movies about financial crimes, and his perspective on future trends in AML and compliance. Remember to subscribe for email updates on www.cmpltime.com. We are also preparing exciting new content that will bring even more value!Guest BioStephen is currently the sole proprietor of S SCOTT (AML) and Security Consulting. In his role as consultant he works with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of Southern Africa (ARINSA), also working with Alberta Credit Unions and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. He retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after 31 years. Stephen specialized in managing and investigating money laundering, organized crime, financial crime and terrorist financing investigations for approximately 24 years. In 2016, he served as a Project Manager in Tanzania as part of a team that provided police training to officers with what is now referred to as the Drug Control Enforcement Authority (DCEA).Stephen is a public speaker at many AML events in Canada, as well as a designer and facilitator of courses. As an example, at the Canadian Police College he facilitates courses on “Drafting Information to Obtain Search Warrants” and on the “Expert Witness Course”. He served as the Southern Alberta Liaison to the CBSA, FINTRAC and as the Alberta Civil Forfeiture “gatekeeper.” and he is also a member of the RCMP National Expert Witness Program. You can connect with Stephen in LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-58473848/

主要内容：韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物；Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升；夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱；加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管；吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪。 韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物3月18日，加密评级机构为韦氏评级发推称，许多技术指标和专家评论人士预计，BTC将进一步下跌。在那之后，比特币的狂热者可能会看到比特币又将迅速复苏。这正是物有所值，现在比特币价格很低，是交易之神赐予的礼物。 Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升加密货币分析师、Adaptive Capital数字资产合伙人Willy Woo今日发推文称，虽然BTC目前正在寻找底部，但从长远来看，其价格前景仍一片光明。导致比特币价格飙升的“看涨压力”未来几年将由“经济环境”造成。这就是比特币的未来。Woo还补充称，BTC下一个历史高点的回报会更高，但可能会来得更晚。这是因为比特币的熊市和牛市周期正在变长。根据他提出的模型，第三次比特币减半可能发生在第四次比特币价格周期的底部附近。 江卓尔：比特币可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了江卓尔发微博表示，最近（包括昨晚）美股跌而比特币不跌，说明可能比特币在3月13日已经是超跌了，超跌原因大家都看到了：Bitmex特殊的爆仓单机制，导致的杠杆爆完爆套利的恶性循环。比特币有可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了。他还表示，资产配置一定要有反脆弱性，虽然投矿场的收益不如挖矿，更不如屯币，但我一直持有和矿机负荷同等量级的自有矿场，一是为了电力供给的稳定性（防止大牛市时没电可用），二是为了防止这种灾难级别的黑天鹅事件。 V神在推特发布个人对ETH 2未来路线图的看法V神连续发布数条推文称：“以下的路线图是我对ETH 2未来约5-10年大概看法，路线图仅反映了我自己的观点。随着发现新信息或新技术，详细信息可能会更改。总体来说，过去两年从“blue sky”研究（试图理解什么是可能的）向具体的研究和开发进行了坚实的转变。我们对权益证明的功能和限制、分片的安全模型等了解了更多。此外，在过去的2年中，一个趋势正不断增长，即维护兼容性并确保应用程序的平稳过渡，以及将ETH 1.x和ETH 2融合在一起作为一致性愿景的一部分。从这里开始，研究仍在继续。” 夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱夏威夷政府周二公布了针对数字货币公司的监管沙箱。该州宣布建立“数字货币创新实验室”，这一为期两年的方案将允许数字货币发行方在没有州汇款人许可的情况下在夏威夷开展业务。根据州长的声明，其希望在两年期间对数字货币及其活动有更多的了解，并着眼于制定法律。数字货币创新实验室将从2020年3月17日到2020年5月1日开始在线接受申请。根据声明，被选定的参与者将必须展示其财务和技术专长，并拥有开展业务必要的资金。（The Block） 加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管加拿大金融犯罪监管机构正准备在金融行动特别工作组（FATF）设定的2020年6月最后期限之前，部署其广泛的虚拟货币监管。加拿大金融交易与报告分析中心（FINTRAC）3月初发布的一份部门报告称，6月1日FATF新规生效后，该中心将开始更加严格地监管虚拟货币公司、交易和活动。FINTRAC在报告中称，“近期的一项主要优先任务将是实施近期立法变化所产生的新规定”，这些规定赋予了FINTRAC在虚拟货币领域新的监管权力。报告指出，加拿大于去年6月通过了犯罪融资框架修正案，这些广泛的权力“预计”将在加拿大产生“强化的反洗钱机制”。根据修正案，违法行为基本上被归类为“轻微”违法行为。修正案包括一项要求，即拥有1万加元加密活动的公司必须注册为货币服务企业，这将伴随着新的规定。对于某些情况下超过1000加元的加密交易，公司还必须记录发送者和接收者的姓名、地址、出生日期、电话号码和加密货币种类。 俄罗斯央行官员：尽管央行表态要禁止加密货币，但实际上无法真的做到尽管俄罗斯央行法律部门负责人阿列克谢·古兹诺夫在接受采访时表示，即将出台的数字金融资产法案将禁止发行和流通加密货币，但他亦承认，比特币和其他加密货币在俄罗斯不可能被真正禁止。俄罗斯央行多次表态支持禁止比特币交易，然而，执行这样的命令似乎是不可能的——俄罗斯政府最近直接承认了这一点。古兹诺夫表示，仅仅是一项禁令根本不可能真的能禁止加密货币。不过，他确实表示，加密货币正被积极用于洗钱和非法活动。古兹诺夫还强调，加密货币“不是钱”。然而，花费比特币是无法停止的，古兹诺夫补充道：“我们不太可能限制这一情况。” 吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪为保障口罩基础卫生及安全，实现产品防伪溯源功能，吉宏股份通过下属吉链区块链技术公司与深圳众享互联科技有限公司提供区块链底层技术支持，以口罩外包装二维码为入口，消费者通过扫码进入“长荣大健康溯源平台”，可对口罩全链条信息进行追踪，包括口罩来源、生产时间、交易及扫码记录等信息。 原国家开发银行副行长：区块链技术可与各个领域结合推动金融科技和金融革命发展据证券日报网消息，3月16日，原国家开发银行副行长高坚发表直播演讲《中国金融市场的发展趋势——挑战与机遇》称，这些年金融科技在中国有了很大的发展，比如大数据、云计算、AI、5G还有区块链技术正被广泛地应用。区块链技术最初是为比特币量身订做的，但是这个底层技术其实更适合金融，所以区块链技术可以与大数据、云计算、5G通信等各个领域结合起来，推动金融科技和金融革命的发展。

主要内容：韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物；Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升；夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱；加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管；吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪。 韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物3月18日，加密评级机构为韦氏评级发推称，许多技术指标和专家评论人士预计，BTC将进一步下跌。在那之后，比特币的狂热者可能会看到比特币又将迅速复苏。这正是物有所值，现在比特币价格很低，是交易之神赐予的礼物。 Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升加密货币分析师、Adaptive Capital数字资产合伙人Willy Woo今日发推文称，虽然BTC目前正在寻找底部，但从长远来看，其价格前景仍一片光明。导致比特币价格飙升的“看涨压力”未来几年将由“经济环境”造成。这就是比特币的未来。Woo还补充称，BTC下一个历史高点的回报会更高，但可能会来得更晚。这是因为比特币的熊市和牛市周期正在变长。根据他提出的模型，第三次比特币减半可能发生在第四次比特币价格周期的底部附近。 江卓尔：比特币可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了江卓尔发微博表示，最近（包括昨晚）美股跌而比特币不跌，说明可能比特币在3月13日已经是超跌了，超跌原因大家都看到了：Bitmex特殊的爆仓单机制，导致的杠杆爆完爆套利的恶性循环。比特币有可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了。他还表示，资产配置一定要有反脆弱性，虽然投矿场的收益不如挖矿，更不如屯币，但我一直持有和矿机负荷同等量级的自有矿场，一是为了电力供给的稳定性（防止大牛市时没电可用），二是为了防止这种灾难级别的黑天鹅事件。 V神在推特发布个人对ETH 2未来路线图的看法V神连续发布数条推文称：“以下的路线图是我对ETH 2未来约5-10年大概看法，路线图仅反映了我自己的观点。随着发现新信息或新技术，详细信息可能会更改。总体来说，过去两年从“blue sky”研究（试图理解什么是可能的）向具体的研究和开发进行了坚实的转变。我们对权益证明的功能和限制、分片的安全模型等了解了更多。此外，在过去的2年中，一个趋势正不断增长，即维护兼容性并确保应用程序的平稳过渡，以及将ETH 1.x和ETH 2融合在一起作为一致性愿景的一部分。从这里开始，研究仍在继续。” 夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱夏威夷政府周二公布了针对数字货币公司的监管沙箱。该州宣布建立“数字货币创新实验室”，这一为期两年的方案将允许数字货币发行方在没有州汇款人许可的情况下在夏威夷开展业务。根据州长的声明，其希望在两年期间对数字货币及其活动有更多的了解，并着眼于制定法律。数字货币创新实验室将从2020年3月17日到2020年5月1日开始在线接受申请。根据声明，被选定的参与者将必须展示其财务和技术专长，并拥有开展业务必要的资金。（The Block） 加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管加拿大金融犯罪监管机构正准备在金融行动特别工作组（FATF）设定的2020年6月最后期限之前，部署其广泛的虚拟货币监管。加拿大金融交易与报告分析中心（FINTRAC）3月初发布的一份部门报告称，6月1日FATF新规生效后，该中心将开始更加严格地监管虚拟货币公司、交易和活动。FINTRAC在报告中称，“近期的一项主要优先任务将是实施近期立法变化所产生的新规定”，这些规定赋予了FINTRAC在虚拟货币领域新的监管权力。报告指出，加拿大于去年6月通过了犯罪融资框架修正案，这些广泛的权力“预计”将在加拿大产生“强化的反洗钱机制”。根据修正案，违法行为基本上被归类为“轻微”违法行为。修正案包括一项要求，即拥有1万加元加密活动的公司必须注册为货币服务企业，这将伴随着新的规定。对于某些情况下超过1000加元的加密交易，公司还必须记录发送者和接收者的姓名、地址、出生日期、电话号码和加密货币种类。 俄罗斯央行官员：尽管央行表态要禁止加密货币，但实际上无法真的做到尽管俄罗斯央行法律部门负责人阿列克谢·古兹诺夫在接受采访时表示，即将出台的数字金融资产法案将禁止发行和流通加密货币，但他亦承认，比特币和其他加密货币在俄罗斯不可能被真正禁止。俄罗斯央行多次表态支持禁止比特币交易，然而，执行这样的命令似乎是不可能的——俄罗斯政府最近直接承认了这一点。古兹诺夫表示，仅仅是一项禁令根本不可能真的能禁止加密货币。不过，他确实表示，加密货币正被积极用于洗钱和非法活动。古兹诺夫还强调，加密货币“不是钱”。然而，花费比特币是无法停止的，古兹诺夫补充道：“我们不太可能限制这一情况。” 吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪为保障口罩基础卫生及安全，实现产品防伪溯源功能，吉宏股份通过下属吉链区块链技术公司与深圳众享互联科技有限公司提供区块链底层技术支持，以口罩外包装二维码为入口，消费者通过扫码进入“长荣大健康溯源平台”，可对口罩全链条信息进行追踪，包括口罩来源、生产时间、交易及扫码记录等信息。 原国家开发银行副行长：区块链技术可与各个领域结合推动金融科技和金融革命发展据证券日报网消息，3月16日，原国家开发银行副行长高坚发表直播演讲《中国金融市场的发展趋势——挑战与机遇》称，这些年金融科技在中国有了很大的发展，比如大数据、云计算、AI、5G还有区块链技术正被广泛地应用。区块链技术最初是为比特币量身订做的，但是这个底层技术其实更适合金融，所以区块链技术可以与大数据、云计算、5G通信等各个领域结合起来，推动金融科技和金融革命的发展。

主要内容：韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物；Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升；夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱；加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管；吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪。 韦氏评级：当前比特币价格很低正是交易之神赐予的礼物3月18日，加密评级机构为韦氏评级发推称，许多技术指标和专家评论人士预计，BTC将进一步下跌。在那之后，比特币的狂热者可能会看到比特币又将迅速复苏。这正是物有所值，现在比特币价格很低，是交易之神赐予的礼物。 Willy Woo：未来几年的经济环境将推动BTC价格飙升加密货币分析师、Adaptive Capital数字资产合伙人Willy Woo今日发推文称，虽然BTC目前正在寻找底部，但从长远来看，其价格前景仍一片光明。导致比特币价格飙升的“看涨压力”未来几年将由“经济环境”造成。这就是比特币的未来。Woo还补充称，BTC下一个历史高点的回报会更高，但可能会来得更晚。这是因为比特币的熊市和牛市周期正在变长。根据他提出的模型，第三次比特币减半可能发生在第四次比特币价格周期的底部附近。 江卓尔：比特币可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了江卓尔发微博表示，最近（包括昨晚）美股跌而比特币不跌，说明可能比特币在3月13日已经是超跌了，超跌原因大家都看到了：Bitmex特殊的爆仓单机制，导致的杠杆爆完爆套利的恶性循环。比特币有可能已经一次性把风险完全释放了。他还表示，资产配置一定要有反脆弱性，虽然投矿场的收益不如挖矿，更不如屯币，但我一直持有和矿机负荷同等量级的自有矿场，一是为了电力供给的稳定性（防止大牛市时没电可用），二是为了防止这种灾难级别的黑天鹅事件。 V神在推特发布个人对ETH 2未来路线图的看法V神连续发布数条推文称：“以下的路线图是我对ETH 2未来约5-10年大概看法，路线图仅反映了我自己的观点。随着发现新信息或新技术，详细信息可能会更改。总体来说，过去两年从“blue sky”研究（试图理解什么是可能的）向具体的研究和开发进行了坚实的转变。我们对权益证明的功能和限制、分片的安全模型等了解了更多。此外，在过去的2年中，一个趋势正不断增长，即维护兼容性并确保应用程序的平稳过渡，以及将ETH 1.x和ETH 2融合在一起作为一致性愿景的一部分。从这里开始，研究仍在继续。” 夏威夷正为数字货币公司建立监管沙箱夏威夷政府周二公布了针对数字货币公司的监管沙箱。该州宣布建立“数字货币创新实验室”，这一为期两年的方案将允许数字货币发行方在没有州汇款人许可的情况下在夏威夷开展业务。根据州长的声明，其希望在两年期间对数字货币及其活动有更多的了解，并着眼于制定法律。数字货币创新实验室将从2020年3月17日到2020年5月1日开始在线接受申请。根据声明，被选定的参与者将必须展示其财务和技术专长，并拥有开展业务必要的资金。（The Block） 加拿大金融犯罪监管机构拟实施更广泛的虚拟货币监管加拿大金融犯罪监管机构正准备在金融行动特别工作组（FATF）设定的2020年6月最后期限之前，部署其广泛的虚拟货币监管。加拿大金融交易与报告分析中心（FINTRAC）3月初发布的一份部门报告称，6月1日FATF新规生效后，该中心将开始更加严格地监管虚拟货币公司、交易和活动。FINTRAC在报告中称，“近期的一项主要优先任务将是实施近期立法变化所产生的新规定”，这些规定赋予了FINTRAC在虚拟货币领域新的监管权力。报告指出，加拿大于去年6月通过了犯罪融资框架修正案，这些广泛的权力“预计”将在加拿大产生“强化的反洗钱机制”。根据修正案，违法行为基本上被归类为“轻微”违法行为。修正案包括一项要求，即拥有1万加元加密活动的公司必须注册为货币服务企业，这将伴随着新的规定。对于某些情况下超过1000加元的加密交易，公司还必须记录发送者和接收者的姓名、地址、出生日期、电话号码和加密货币种类。 俄罗斯央行官员：尽管央行表态要禁止加密货币，但实际上无法真的做到尽管俄罗斯央行法律部门负责人阿列克谢·古兹诺夫在接受采访时表示，即将出台的数字金融资产法案将禁止发行和流通加密货币，但他亦承认，比特币和其他加密货币在俄罗斯不可能被真正禁止。俄罗斯央行多次表态支持禁止比特币交易，然而，执行这样的命令似乎是不可能的——俄罗斯政府最近直接承认了这一点。古兹诺夫表示，仅仅是一项禁令根本不可能真的能禁止加密货币。不过，他确实表示，加密货币正被积极用于洗钱和非法活动。古兹诺夫还强调，加密货币“不是钱”。然而，花费比特币是无法停止的，古兹诺夫补充道：“我们不太可能限制这一情况。” 吉宏股份：下属公司提供区块链底层技术支持，可对口罩全链条信息追踪为保障口罩基础卫生及安全，实现产品防伪溯源功能，吉宏股份通过下属吉链区块链技术公司与深圳众享互联科技有限公司提供区块链底层技术支持，以口罩外包装二维码为入口，消费者通过扫码进入“长荣大健康溯源平台”，可对口罩全链条信息进行追踪，包括口罩来源、生产时间、交易及扫码记录等信息。 原国家开发银行副行长：区块链技术可与各个领域结合推动金融科技和金融革命发展据证券日报网消息，3月16日，原国家开发银行副行长高坚发表直播演讲《中国金融市场的发展趋势——挑战与机遇》称，这些年金融科技在中国有了很大的发展，比如大数据、云计算、AI、5G还有区块链技术正被广泛地应用。区块链技术最初是为比特币量身订做的，但是这个底层技术其实更适合金融，所以区块链技术可以与大数据、云计算、5G通信等各个领域结合起来，推动金融科技和金融革命的发展。

I had the opportunity to interview Andrei Poliakov who is the CEO & co-founder of Coinberry to talk about where the company is headed and what they're up to now. Coinberry is a FINTRAC-registered, digital currency platform based in Toronto, Canada. It was founded in 2017 and is trusted by tens of thousands of users. They claim to offer the safest, simplest and quickest way to buy and sell BTC, LTC, ETH, BCH, and XRP using Canadian dollars.

The feds have proposed a federal money laundering task force for 2019 in a bid to crack down on corrupt money flowing through the real estate, trades and casinos in hot zones like Vancouver and Toronto. Some of the 200 million dollars over the next five years will be used to create the anti-money laundering action and coordination team (or ACE), which aims to bring together agencies including the RCMP and Fintrac to better share information. Will it work or is it just all for show? Guest: Garry Clement President and CEO of the Clement Advisory Group Former National Director of the RCMP's money laundering program

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Global News analysis reveals provinces across Canada largely fail to successfully tackle these financial crimes, with roughly three quarters of people accused going free.  The conviction rate is about 27%.  "It's scandalous" said forensic accountant Matt McGuire, who previously worked for FINTRAC, Canada's watchdog against money laundering.  "It's quite clear the system isn't working. It's mind boggling." Roy is joined by Andrew Russel, the national online investigative journalist with Global News who covered this story. In B.C., opinion is strongly in favour of a public inquiry into organized crime and money laundering in the province. In fact, in a province-wide poll conducted by IPSOS for Global News, a B.C. money laundering public inquiry is backed by every demographic that was asked. Roy speaks with CKNW host and columnist with the Vancouver Province Mike Smyth, and later with Vice President of IPSOS Sean Simson The campaign for the October 21 federal election is clearly unofficially already underway. Two key regions in Canada for the vote are the Western provinces and Quebec. Angus Reid polling continues its review of Western Canadian attitude with its most recent polling release showing voters west of Ontario are open to a new 'Western Canada Party.'  What does the poll reveal and what are the broader implications of the numbers? Leger polling in Quebec shows the Trudeau Liberals have a very comfortable lead among Quebec voters, while Andrew Scheer's Conservatives manages only to effectively come in tied with the separatist and resurgent Bloc Quebecois. What's going in Quebec? Do you have a common cold or the flu? That is the same question we find ourselves asking every year around this time. Jaston Tetro, a.k.a. “The Germ Guy,” explains how to tell the difference. And according to Global News, Measles cases tripled in Europe last year, reaching the highest it's been in a decade. Meanwhile there are concerns over superbugs being brought home to Canada by medical tourists. Jason Tetro gives his advice and thoughts on these issues. Guests: Andrew Russell, national online journalist Mike Smyth.  Vancouver Province political columnist and CKNW host. Sean Simpson, Vice president of IPSOS polling Shachi Kurl. Exec Dir Angus Reid Institute, from Vancouver Christian Bourque.  Partner and senior vice president of Leger Marketing, from Montreal. Jason Tetro a.k.a. “The Germ Guy,” Microbiologist, author ‘The Germ Code' and ‘The Germ Files,' host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast which is brought to you by Curiouscast and available everywhere you find The Roy Green Show podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Maguire, Forensic accountant, AML Shop, former FINTRAC employee 

Bob Rabatsky from Fintrac discusses his experiences as the Chief of Party for Feed the Future's Partnering For Innovation, and what it teaches us about working with the private sector and market based solutions. Re-setting application processes to prioritize qualified local businesses, focusing on setting good milestones, and overcoming resistance to private sector solutions are some of his key takeaways.

We spend our pre-holidays reading, so you do not. It's terrorism report day on A Podcast Called INTREPID. We circle back to the CSIS director's speech two weeks ago to tease out the discussion on terrorism issues. Then we do a diagnostic of the 2018 Terrorism Threat to Canada report. We argue about it a little, nitpicking all the way, before talking about the “45 Day Report” on foreign fighters tabled by the government in the House of Commons, also last week. Then to keep things jolly, we dive into the new Canada Centre (against a lot of bad radicalization to violence things — it's a long title) report on countering violent radicalization, but end with a discussion with Jessica Davis about the new, and unprecedented FINTRAC report on threat financing. This is our penultimate podcast for 2018. But we'll be back with our “Christmas special” next week.