by Todd Shyiak | Feb 13, 2026 | Guest Columns
Editor’s note: A recent $150,000 FINTRAC penalty against a C21 brokerage in Ontario, which has initiated the process to appeal the decision, has reignited debate within the industry about the scope and structure of Canada’s AML framework. In the following opinion...
by Courtney Zwicker | Feb 12, 2026 | Legal Issues, News
FINTRAC has imposed a nearly $150,000 penalty on Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. following a compliance review, a decision the brokerage says it is appealing. The real estate brokerage, which has offices in several Ontario communities, including Thornhill, Newmarket,...
by Kate Teves | Nov 20, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send her an email. Question: What are the risks of AI use in real...
by Brandon Reay | Sep 26, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Everyone has covered iPro Realty Ltd. Missing millions, frozen trust accounts, lawsuits, and a regulator that failed to catch it in time. The headlines have been relentless. Recent public statements from association leadership have echoed this outrage, calling the...
by MarkWeisleder | Mar 21, 2025 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In my experience as a real estate lawyer and speaker, when a real estate brokerage has a proper FINTRAC compliance program, not only do they stay out of trouble with FINTRAC auditors, but they actually close more deals without any negative consequences. However, the...
