FINTRAC

Established in 2000, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is an independent government agency that acts as Canada's financial intelligence unit. Its mandate is derived from the *Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act* (PCMLTFA). FINTRAC's primary role is to collect and analyze financial transaction reports from reporting entities across Canada, and to disclose actionable financial intelligence to law enforcement and national security agencies to support investigations into money laundering, terrorist activity financing, and threats to the security of Canada. It also ensures the compliance of reporting entities with their obligations under the PCMLTFA.