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Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC)

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) is the official financial intelligence agency of Canada. FINTRAC is a separate entity from Canadian law enforcement and FINTRAC is responsible for monitoring money laundering, terrorist financing and more. They are required to report to the Minister of Finance who is in the Parliament of Canada.

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An Acquisition is when one company buys out another company.

Watchdog Organization

Watchdog Organizations are groups that monitor governments and similar entities on behalf of the public.