FINTRAC has reached out to TREB in a bid to make the compliance experience easier for Members. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Parkview Manor (map) at 8:30 a.m., TREB will host a complimentary Broker Breakfast that will give you, the TREB Member, a rare opportunity to share your experience, frustrations and suggested changes regarding the FINTRAC compliance process.
In addition to sharing your feedback on FINTRAC, this special Broker Breakfast will also feature:
- Discussion facilitated by TREB President Larry Cerqua
- Remarks from FINTRAC leadership, including Charles Victor Gonzales, Regional Compliance Manager, FINTRAC and Sanjeev Dewett, Regional Director – Central Region, FINTRAC
- Opportunity for Member Q&A with Senior FINTRAC representatives on REALTOR® FINTRAC obligations
- A chance to connect and network with fellow Brokers of Record and Manager Members
- Complimentary hot breakfast
This breakfast comes as a result of TREB efforts to cultivate a strong relationship with FINTRAC, one that allows TREB to raise concerns and help make REALTOR® compliance easier.
FINTRAC's leadership has expressed a willingness to work with TREB Member REALTORS® in this regard, and this Broker Breakfast represents your opportunity to bring concerns and comments directly to them.
Please click here to register on our e-Commerce website. There is no charge to attend this event.
Event Schedule:
8:30 a.m. Registration and Hot Breakfast
9:00 a.m. FINTRAC Presentation and Member Q&A
10:30 a.m. Networking Opportunity
11:00 a.m. Event Conclusion
Event Location:
Parkview Manor (map)
55 Barber Greene Road
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 2A1
About Charles Victor Gonzales
Charles Victor Gonzales is currently a Regional Compliance Manager in FINTRAC's Toronto Office. He has worked in both Vancouver and Ottawa, and has been responsible for planning and conducting compliance activities amongst various reporting entity sectors across Canada. During his time with FINTRAC's International Relationships section, Charles developed intelligence sharing agreements between Canada and foreign financial intelligence units, and he continues to maintain and enhance domestic compliance relationships between FINTRAC and regulatory organizations within Canada. Prior to joining FINTRAC, Charles was with the Canada Border Service Agency's national enforcement programs and played an important role in the implementation of Canada's Cross Border Currency Reporting regime.
About Sanjeev Dewett
Sanjeev Dewett is a Regional Director with FINTRAC where is responsible for Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Major Financial Institutions. Sanjeev has over 14 years of experience in the federal government in multiple departments and various roles. Prior to joining FINTRAC in June 2016, Sanjeev held the position of Director of Corporate Services with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). He was also part of the start-up team tasked with launching the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario where from 2009 to 2014 he held various management and executive roles, including Manager of Economic Development, Manager of Program Support, Director of Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations and Chief of Staff to the President. He has also been Regional Manager of Economic Development with INAC and held officer roles at Industry Canada and Transport Canada. Sanjeev's career-to-date has included a range of subject matters including program development and delivery, corporate services, quality assurance, real property management, intergovernmental affais, and regulatory and compliance activities.
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