SANCTIONS
Thu, 10/30/2025 - 1:15pm-2:05pm
Spreading the Sanctions Net: Labeling Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
Canada’s recent decision to designate major drug cartels as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code has sweeping consequences for sanctions, AML, and CFT compliance.
This session will help you:
- Understand what Canada’s terrorist listings mean for sanctions obligations, including immediate asset freezes and prohibitions on dealing with cartel-linked property
- Assess your risk exposure to cartels’ extensive operations, especially their role in fentanyl trafficking and money laundering across Canada
- Strengthen your sanctions compliance program to meet new regulatory demands, including ongoing monitoring, reporting and coordination with law enforcement