Workshop A — A Complete, Updated Guide to Satisfying FINTRAC Sanctions Reporting Requirements and Preparing for Audits 

Feb 24, 2026 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Jochen Best
VP, Compliance
Paramount Commerce

Alana Scotchmer
Partner
Gowlings WLG

This in-depth, practical workshop explores how FINTRAC’s sanctions evasion guidance has been applied in practice since its release last year. Participants will learn from audit experiences, recent STR filings, and new legislative changes impacting both financial institutions and companies.

Benefit from speaker-prepared reference materials and enhanced opportunities for discussion and Q&A. Key topics will include:

  • Understanding FINTRAC’s expectations for filing STRs related to sanctions evasion
  • Addressing how FINTRAC is auditing for sanctions compliance
  • Reviewing real-world audit findings and common pitfalls from the first year of implementation
  • Identifying and assessing red flags and preparing defensible STR filings
  • How new reporting obligations for importers/exporters expand compliance responsibilities
  • Practical steps to strengthen your sanctions reporting and audit readiness