The Vancouver Anti-Corruption Institute

Dr. Peter German, KC, Chair of the VACI Advisory Committee, co-authored a @globeandmail op-ed on #Canada’s response to #financialcrime. It questions the creation of a new agency as impractical, urging stronger existing #enforcement to address #fraud. bit.ly/47eqGpi

Our VACI Advisory Committee member Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell was featured in the Last Word section of the UBC Magazine. A UBC alumna and Canada’s first and only woman Prime Minister, she reflects on #leadership, #wisdom, and #publicservice. Read the feature: bit.ly/4uxOQVO

The final session of the Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 on February 12 will focus on "The Scourge of Corruption." We will explore actionable ways to address the interplay between #moneylaundering and #corruption. bit.ly/4po0WNi

On February 5, the Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 webinar series returns with a session dedicated to #assetforfeiture. Learn from leading experts on how asset forfeiture can disrupt #financialcrime. bit.ly/4po0WNi

On January 29, join us for Session 4 of the Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 webinar series to explore how #cryptocurrencies, #virtualcurrencies, and new payment methods are reshaping #moneylaundering, the #economy, and #financialcrime. bit.ly/4po0WNi

On January 22, join us for Session 3 of the Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 webinar series. We’ll ask: can #whistleblowers boost a company’s bottom line? We’ll dive into the real business value of whistleblowing, risks and how to build a trusted system. bit.ly/4po0WNi

Join us for the next session of the Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 webinar series on Jan. 15. Our #compliance experts will unpack how #money #laundering is being tackled today and what #risks and #regulatory challenges are likely to define the year ahead. bit.ly/4po0WNi

The Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026 series is created by Jeffrey Simser, former Legal Director of the @ONAttorneyGen and VACI Expert. Join us for session one exploring global #financial flows, why they matter, and how #dirtymoney can be disrupted. bit.ly/4po0WNi

Dr. Peter German, VACI Chair, was featured in @CBC's coverage of #Ontario’s growing challenges in prosecuting #fraud amid rising case volumes, increasing complexity, and the lack of resources in the criminal justice system. bit.ly/3Y239D7

The final session of the Canada & Australia Financial Crime Webinar Series will take place on December 1 (Canada) and December 2 (Australia), focusing on “Disruption & Asset Forfeiture Measures.” #assetforfeiture #Canada #Australia #financialcrime bit.ly/4ogbONy

The Canada and Australia Financial Crime Webinar Series returns with a session dedicated to #CustomerDueDiligence. Senior leaders from major #institutions will discuss how strong CDD serves as a critical defense against #financialcrime. bit.ly/4ogbONy

Join us for the third session of the Canada and Australia Financial Crime Webinar Series on November 17 (Canada) / November 18 (Australia), as we explore “Informal Value-Transfer Systems & Capital-Flight Laundering.” #moneylaundering #financialcrime bit.ly/4ogbONy

David Tyree and VACI Expert Jeffrey Simser discuss bolstering Canada’s fight against profit-driven #crime. @FATFNews will engage in a peer review this year, assessing how well #Canada is handling issues like #moneylaundering and #terroristfinancing. bit.ly/47MFMlm

As part of the Canada and Australia Financial Crime webinar series, please join us on November 10 (Canada) / November 11 (Australia) for the second session on "Money Laundering.” #moneylaundering #financialcrime #Canada #Australia bit.ly/4ogbONy

Award-winning investigative reporter Kim Bolan will speak at the Canada & Australia Financial Crime webinar series. The session will provide an insightful overview of how #drugtrafficking and #moneylaundering are connected across borders. bit.ly/3WfHd6v

The Canada & Australia Financial Crime webinar series, hosted by @TheVACI, begins next week. Join us on November 3 (Canada) / November 4 (Australia) for the first session on "Understanding the Drug–Money Supply Chain." #financialcrime #Canada #Australia bit.ly/4ogbONy

We are pleased to announce a webinar series on #financialcrime #investigations and #enforcement in Canada and Australia. The #webinar series will connect leading voices from #Canada and #Australia on today's most pressing financial crime challenges. bit.ly/3WfHd6v

Join us on Oct. 30 for the Halifax Colloquium 2025 on "Money Laundering: Canada's Back Office of Organized Crime". Chaired by Professor Rob Currie, K.C., the Colloquium will feature Dr. Peter German, K.C., @RitaTrichur and Jeffrey Simser. Learn more: bit.ly/4hknGv8

Thank you to all attendees, speakers, sponsors and friends for joining us at Asset Forfeiture -2025! Our appreciation goes to the Governments of British Columbia and Manitoba for generously sponsoring the Conference and Hira Rowan LLP for sponsoring the reception.

We are delighted to welcome Stefan Cassella as a speaker at the Asset Forfeiture Conference on June 17–18 in #Vancouver. Learn more from one of the federal government’s top experts on #assetforfeiture and #moneylaundering. Register now: bit.ly/3FBo1eL