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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

Summary by Ground News

The government says the creation of unexplained wealth orders will help prevent money laundering by those who hide assets with family members or associates. Similar laws exist in Manitoba, Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Critics have raised civil liberties concerns saying they undermine the presumption of innocence and place an onus of proof on the target.

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Dawson Creek Mirror

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.

3 years ago·British Columbia, Canada

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Times Colonist

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

"Just because the mob boss's spouse isn't involved in illegal activity, doesn't mean they get to keep the house," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.

3 years ago·Victoria, Canada

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Powell River Peak

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.

3 years ago

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westernwheel.ca

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.

3 years ago

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Mountainview Today

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.

3 years ago

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Pique

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Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.

3 years ago

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