The Terrorist Financing Blueprint
Today’s infographic highlights the six primary methods terrorists use to finance their operations, from kidnapping for ransom to digital currency laundering. A must-see for anyone in law enforcement, intelligence, or financial compliance.
Canada needs to detect terrorist actions sooner
Nathaniel Veltman’s sentencing marks Canada’s first white nationalist terrorism conviction, but the bigger issue remains: how do we stop the next attack? The rise of ideologically motivated violence, fueled by online extremism, raises urgent questions about detection, prevention, and whether law enforcement is keeping up with the threat. Canada needs better answers before more lives are lost.
Canada's first prosecution of white nationalist terrorism
Canada’s first white nationalist terrorism conviction marks a turning point in how law enforcement investigates and prosecutes extremist violence. My conversation on CBC’s The Current explores what this case means for future prosecutions, the challenges of tackling radicalization, and why stopping attacks before they happen remains an uphill battle.
The state of terrorist financing, as seen by the United Nations
The latest UN report on ISIL and Al Qaeda highlights shifting trends in terrorist financing, from cryptocurrency transactions to taxation and illicit trade. While ISIL’s reserves are declining, its affiliated networks remain financially resilient, and Al Shabaab continues to generate staggering revenue. This analysis breaks down key findings, emerging threats, and what they mean for counterterrorism efforts
Unexplained Wealth Orders Come to Canada
Canada is stepping up its fight against illicit finance with the introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs). These legal tools compel individuals to justify their wealth sources, targeting money laundering and financial crime. As UWOs gain traction globally, their arrival in Canada signals a major shift in how authorities tackle hidden assets and illicit financial networks.