Who We Are

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Canada's financial intelligence unit, was created in 2000. It is an independent agency, reporting to the Minister of Finance, who is accountable to Parliament for the activities of the Centre. It was established and operates within the ambit of the Proceeds of Crime (money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and its Regulations.

Our Mandate

FINTRAC's mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist activity financing, while ensuring the protection of personal information under its control. The Centre fulfills its mandate through the following activities:

  • Receiving financial transaction reports in accordance with the legislation and regulations and safeguarding personal information under its control.
  • Ensuring compliance of reporting entities with the legislation and regulations.
  • Producing financial intelligence on suspected money laundering, terrorist activity financing and other threats to the security of Canada.
  • Researching and analyzing data from a variety of information sources that shed light on trends and patterns in financial crime.
  • Enhancing public awareness and understanding of money laundering and terrorist activity financing.

Strategic Priorities: 2009 to 2012

  1. Align our financial intelligence products more closely with our partners' needs and identify emerging money laundering and terrorist financing trends.
  2. Pursue policy and legislative opportunities to strengthen the anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
  3. Refine our risk-based compliance program and fully implement the new legislative requirements.
  4. Be innovative in our approach to operational processes to maximize our efficiency and effectiveness.
  5. Promote excellence in our workforce and strengthen our management and human resources framework.
  6. Enhance collaboration within the organization and with our partners and stakeholders.

Our Mission

To contribute to the public safety of Canadians and help protect the integrity of Canada's financial system through the detection and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist financing.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a world-class financial intelligence unit in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

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