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, terrorist activity financing and other threats to the security of Canada. The Centre fulfills its mandate through the following activities:

• gathering and analyzing information on suspect financial activities;
• ensuring those subject to the PCMLTFA comply with reporting, record keeping and other obligations;
• making case disclosures of financial intelligence to the appropriate law enforcement agency, CSIS, or other agencies designated by legislation in support of investigations and prosecutions; and
• enhancing public awareness and understanding of matters related to money laundering.

These activities are conducted while ensuring the protection of the personal information under FINTRAC's control.

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.

Obtain more information concerning:

• FINTRAC's Organization
• FINTRAC's Director
• Money Laundering
• Terrorist Financing
• Threats to the Security of Canada
• FINTRAC's General Questions and Answers
• FINTRAC is a member of the Egmont Group
• How FINTRAC builds a case