True North Compliance Podcast
Navigating Canadian Business Regulations: What’s Required, What’s Optional, and What Could Cost You We explore government-imposed rules (at the local, provincial, and federal levels), industry regulations, and voluntary compliance measures. Learn what Canadian businesses are doing to stay compliant, competitive and leverage voluntary standards to build trust and credibility.
Episodes
Tim Van Vliet, owner of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic in Langford, shares how he went from being a rugby coach and teacher to running a clinic for healing with red light. He explains the science of red light therapy, how it's different from tanning beds, and what new clients can expect. The episode also talks about how to find the clinic and why real red light therapy works better than cheap devices.
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<...This is an audio version of the first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode, John Espley, who started the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, shares how his new community farm is helping people grow their own food in Victoria. He discusses the barriers like high land costs and confusing tax laws that make farming tough for new growers. The inte...
Steve Pearce is a multifaceted professional involved in agriculture, athlete development, and insurance on Vancouver Island. In this interview, he discusses his role in environmentally responsible farming at Pendray Farms, the complexities of managing a commercial farm with various regulations, and innovative waste management practices. Steve also touches on the challenges faced by the Canadian dairy industry, includi...
In this podcast, Cale Grieve, a licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Camosun, shares his journey from working in the Alberta oil sands to becoming a successful real estate agent in Greater Victoria. He discusses the evolving regulations in the industry, emphasizing the importance of consumer protection and the increased paperwork involved. Cale highlights the supportive environment at RE/MAX, which offers weekly training and...
Marty Douglas, currently the Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association and a seasoned real estate professional from Vancouver Island, shares his journey from starting in the industry in 1970 to his current role as a professional services support advisor. The interview covers topics like the evolution of real estate regulations, the challenges faced by managing brokers, and...
David Vijan from Outlier Compliance Group joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the current state and future of compliance, particularly in the anti-money laundering (AML) sector. David emphasizes the critical need for real estate brokerages to implement robust compliance programs, highlighting frequent shortcomings in fundamental compliance practices such as the repor...
Shawn interviews Helen Jones, a seasoned real estate professional of JONESco Real Estate Inc., who shares her journey from teaching to becoming a landlord and eventually a real estate agent in Victoria. Helen recounts the skepticism she faced early in her career regarding the compatibility of honesty with success in real estate, a notion she challenged based on her own beliefs and the example set by her son and busine...
Cory Raven joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate compliance and regulation. Having begun his career in 1998, Cory has witnessed significant changes in the industry, especially in terms of regulatory oversight transitioning from industry-run bodies to governmental agencies like the BCFSA. He highlighted the introduction and growing ...
Dan Bennett shares his long journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of service and putting people first. He highlights how starting in a challenging market taught him valuable skills and how adapting technology, like introducing a paperless office, revolutionized the industry. Dan observes regulatory shifts, emphasizing more bureaucracy but acknowledging the underlying goal of consumer protection. He sugges...
A review of FINTRAC Annual Report 2023-2024
Safe Canadians, Secure Economy which was released on November 27, 2024.
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- Host: Shawn O'Hara: LinkedIn
- Agency 2525: Marketing Agency in Victoria, BC
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