Illicit fentanyl has devastated communities across Canada and internationally for a number of years. Deaths attributed to illicit fentanyl far outpace homicide rates in Canada and continue to do so. This phenomenon has caused great risk to law enforcement and the communities they serve.

This panel will highlight efforts to disrupt illicit fentanyl distribution networks across Canada and internationally. Panelists from law enforcement, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada and the financial sector will highlight efforts such as Project Guardian that leverage public private partnerships

Speakers include:

• Cameron Field, Senior Manager of BMO’s anti-money laundering team
• D/Sgt. Frank Bates, Ontario Provincial Police
• James Bissonnette, Senior Analyst, FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada)