Name Screening and Property Reporting - Canada

This course is part of Anti Money Laundering: Canada Specialization

Instructors: SkillUp

What you'll learn

Explain name screening requirements & legal obligations under Canadian AML/CTF regulations, including the PCMLTFA and associated FINTRAC regulations
Identify terrorist and sanctioned property and determine reporting obligations under sections 7.1 and 8 of the PCMLTFA
Apply screening processes to detect and evaluate potential matches, including PEP and HIO identification and determination requirements
Respond appropriately to false positives, potential matches, and true matches, including LPEPR filing, documentation, and escalation procedures

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master Canadian AML compliance and protect your organization from financial crime. This course delivers practical, regulation-aligned training on name screening, sanctions screening, and terrorist property reporting under Canada's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), built specifically for professionals working in FINTRAC-regulated industries.

You’ll learn to identify listed persons and entities, manage politically exposed persons (PEPs) and heads of international organizations (HIOs), and file listed person or entity property reports (LPEPR) with confidence. Through real-world scenarios, videos, and interactivities, you’ll bridge the gap between regulation and day-to-day compliance decisions. Whether you're in banking, money services, real estate, or securities, this course sharpens your ability to evaluate match results, apply enhanced due diligence (EDD), and meet your obligations under FINTRAC guidelines, accurately and on time. Enroll today to build job-ready AML/KYC compliance skills, reduce regulatory risk, and stay ahead of Canada's evolving anti-money laundering requirements.

This module builds a strong foundation in name screening and property reporting obligations under Canadian regulations. You will explore the purpose of name screening, its legal basis under the PCMLTFA, and when it must be conducted. The module also introduces property reporting requirements and explains what constitutes terrorist or sanctioned property, including property owned or controlled by listed persons under United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) and domestic designations.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments2 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

Name Screening: Your First Line of Defence2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 7 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes
Name Screening Requirements and Regulatory Framework2 minutes
Key Takeaways: Foundations of Name Screening and Property Reporting 3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes

Practice Quiz: Screening Obligations and Sanctioned Property6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Foundations of Name Screening and Property Reporting9 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Activity: Quiz: Course Readiness Check10 minutes
Activity: When the Name Matches: Understanding LPEPR Obligations5 minutes

This module focuses on applying name screening in practice. You will learn how to identify and manage Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Heads of International Organizations (HIOs) as defined under the PCMLTFA, conduct screening at key stages, and evaluate match results. The module explains how to distinguish between false positives, potential matches, and true matches, and outlines the appropriate actions for each outcome, including mandatory reporting and escalation under FINTRAC guidelines.

What's included

2 videos3 readings3 assignments4 plugins

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Higher Risk Customer Categories: PEPs and HIOs3 minutes
From Alert to Action: The Name Screening Process2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 10 minutes

PEP and HIO Definitions, Categories, and Determination Obligations4 minutes
Match Evaluation Criteria and Staff Responsibilities3 minutes
Key Takeaways: PEPs, HIOs, and Match Evaluation3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 27 minutes

Practice Quiz: PEPs, HIOs, and Determination Requirements6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Screening Process and Match Handling6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Screening Processes and Match Evaluation15 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 40 minutes

Activity: PEP/HIO Identification10 minutes
Activity: Sort the Roles Under the PCMLTFA10 minutes
Activity: Roles and Responsibilities in the Screening Process10 minutes
Activity: Match or No Match? Evaluating Screening Outcomes10 minutes

This final module consolidates your understanding of name screening and property reporting obligations under Canadian law. You will revisit key concepts across both modules and complete the final assessment, which evaluates your ability to identify risks, interpret screening results, classify PEPs and HIOs, and respond appropriately to regulatory requirements under the PCMLTFA and FINTRAC guidelines.