Canada's financial watchdog, Fintrac, is set to impose significantly higher fines for money laundering violations starting in 2025. Experts question if bigger penalties will truly improve compliance and disrupt illicit finance.
A National Post investigation reveals how millions in federal grants are funding activist groups focused on gender identity, climate action, and anti-Israel advocacy. Explore the details of Canada's taxpayer-funded activism.
Canadian retailers face a significant rise in fake currency circulation. Learn how to spot counterfeit bills and protect your business from financial loss.
Saskatoon shifts federal funding to purchase empty lots for affordable housing projects after a First Nation partnership stalls. The city aims to prepare sites for Indigenous-led developments to combat homelessness.
The new Build Canada Homes Agency, backed by $13 million, aims to streamline construction, cut costs, and restore buyer confidence in Canada's struggling new home market. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?
A B.C. Supreme Court justice has granted bail to Rasheed Pascua Hossain, accused of laundering hundreds of millions for fugitive drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. Read the latest on the extradition case.
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
Global financial crime auditors conducted a three-week review of Canadian banks and government agencies in November. This follows a record penalty for a major Canadian bank. Learn the details and implications.
Police are investigating after counterfeit Canadian currency was used to purchase an iPhone in Guelph, Ontario. Learn the details of this financial crime and how to spot fake bills.
The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are investing $11 million to create 44 new affordable housing units in Liverpool. This joint initiative aims to address the critical housing shortage in the community.
A former high-ranking U.S. DEA agent faces charges of conspiring to traffic drugs and launder millions for a Mexican cartel. Read the shocking details of the alleged betrayal.
The federal government is allocating $1.3 million to provide housing support for veterans in New Brunswick. Learn about the new funding and its impact.
Toronto Police announce new charges in Project Deja Vu, a sprawling synthetic identity fraud case with over $4M in losses. One suspect from Brampton remains at large.
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals the $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative will construct only 26,000 new homes over five years. Read the analysis of federal housing and economic subsidy plans.
Guelph police are investigating after an iPhone 15 was purchased using counterfeit cash. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fraudulent currency circulating in the community.
Financial expert Kelley Keehn shares crucial strategies for Canadians to avoid overspending and shop wisely during the festive season. Learn how to stay financially disciplined.
Moose Jaw Police Service urges local businesses to scrutinize banknotes following the discovery of counterfeit currency. Protect your business by learning how to spot fake bills.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson addresses a Parliamentary Budget Officer report detailing federal spending reductions and their projected 'modest' effect on new housing supply. Get the latest analysis.
Mounties are alerting the public after a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a Neepawa, Manitoba business. Learn how to spot fake currency and protect yourself from fraud.
A Lethbridge man was defrauded of nearly $600,000 in an investment scam, with funds moved to offshore crypto accounts. A B.C. man now faces charges. Learn the red flags.
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer reports a modest projected increase in housing supply from the Build Canada Homes initiative. Read the analysis of the federal plan's potential impact.
A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Donald Trump channels Republican donor money into his hotels and golf clubs through political committees he controls, raising ethical concerns about profiting from presidency.
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills at multiple Orillia businesses. Police warn local merchants to be vigilant.
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
An Alberta judge has dismissed charges against a man accused of carrying counterfeit currency after evidence showed the bills were clearly Chinese replicas. Learn about this landmark Edmonton court decision.
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.