Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Who we are

The Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat leads the B.C. government’s response to money laundering. It supports efforts to ensure the regulatory and legal framework relating to money laundering and financial crime is a cohesive regime, able to adapt to evolving criminal threats.

Our anti-money laundering strategy for B.C.

Goal 1

A coherent and agile approach to the identification and prevention of money laundering.

Goal 2

Implementation of a coordinated compliance and enforcement regime to make B.C. the most difficult jurisdiction in Canada in which to launder money.

Goal 3

Government, partners, and stakeholders prioritize anti-money laundering efforts and take an integrated and coordinated approach to combat money laundering.

What we do

Actions of the Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat include:

Providing policy advice on emerging and existing money laundering techniques
Identifying opportunities to strengthen statutory frameworks
Determining vulnerable sectors
Supporting regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and other organizations to implement anti-money laundering improvements
Coordinating the B.C. government’s efforts on federal anti-money laundering initiatives

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.