Federal Agency Targeting Illegal Wildlife Trade Through Financial Intelligence

Federal Agency Targeting Illegal Wildlife Trade Through Financial Intelligence
A black bear is seen near Lake Louise, Alta., in June 2020. The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward
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Canada’s financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket.
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, known as Fintrac, is encouraging banks and other enterprises to be on the lookout for telltale signs that business dealings could involve the illegal trafficking of animals and exotic plants.