Canada

Health Canada Proposes Reliance on Foreign Drug Authority Decisions

Health Canada is proposing a new Ministerial Reliance Order (MRO) that would allow the Minister to examine new drug submissions by relying on decisions from foreign regulatory authorities. This initiative is part of a broader Red Tape Review aimed at facilitating earlier drug availability in Canada while maintaining safety and quality standards. A 70-day consultation period is currently underway.

ICH Consultations on Patient Preference, Extractables, and Adaptive Trials

Health Canada announced three International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) draft guidelines are open for public consultation. The consultations cover patient preference studies, extractables and leachables, and adaptive clinical trials, with comment deadlines ranging from November 2025 to April 2026.

Health Canada Implements ICH Q12 and Q14 Guidance

Health Canada has announced the implementation of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Q12 and Q14 guidance. The initial scope focuses on Post Approval Change Management Protocols (PACMPs) for Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate products, with further implementation details to follow.

Project Fletcher Fraud Investigation: Eight Arrests, Five Suspects Sought

Durham Regional Police Service announced eight arrests in Project Fletcher, a fraud investigation involving over $3 million defrauded from a Durham Region business. Five suspects remain at large. The investigation uncovered extensive money laundering activities over approximately 15 years.

FINTRAC Advisory on Financial Transactions with FATF High-Risk Countries

FINTRAC has issued an advisory regarding financial transactions with countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Reporting entities must treat transactions with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar as high-risk and apply enhanced due diligence measures.

FINTRAC Imposes $148,912 Penalty on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $148,912.50 on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. for failing to submit a suspicious transaction report. This action highlights the agency's commitment to enforcing anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations.

Canada Beneficial Ownership Requirements Guidance

FINTRAC has released a video explaining beneficial ownership requirements in Canada, crucial for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The guidance is relevant to all reporting entities except title insurers.

FINTRAC Imposes Penalty on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd.

FINTRAC has imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $107,250 on Manor Windsor Realty Ltd. The real estate brokerage was found to be non-compliant with several provisions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

CRTC Consultations on Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Online News

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking public input on various broadcasting, telecommunications, and online news matters. Canadians are encouraged to participate in ongoing consultations to help shape services and policies.

CRTC Daily Publication of Decisions, Notices, and Orders

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) publishes its daily decisions, notices, and orders on its website. This page serves as a central hub for updates on applications, commission letters, and upcoming releases, including specific anticipated items for the week of March 9-13, 2026.