• N.B. and N.S. gaming Crown corps fined for lax money laundering reports

  Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-03 15:54:15.0
  Tags: [Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, National, Public Safety, Finance, Governance]

  The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation nearly $400,000 and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation almost $232,000 for failing to submit suspicious transaction reports regarding potential money laundering or terrorist activity financing. Fintrac's acting director and CEO Stéphane Sirard noted that both organizations failed in their legal obligations under federal anti-money laundering frameworks. Additionally, the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation was cited for failing to develop up-to-date written compliance policies and failing to document the specific risks of money laundering or terrorist activity financing offenses.

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• Committee releases final report into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

  Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
  Date: 2026-08-31 20:13:52.0
  Tags: [Nova Scotia, National, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]

  The Progress Monitoring Committee released its third and final annual report monitoring the 130 recommendations stemming from the 2023 public inquiry into the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Chaired by Myra Freeman, the independent committee noted that approximately 40 recommendations remain to be fully addressed, with ongoing responsibility now transitioning to the governments of Nova Scotia and Canada, alongside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The 72-page final report highlights progress in regulatory oversight, policing reforms, and gender-based violence prevention, while acknowledging that critical work remains regarding mental health supports and systemic cultural shifts.

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