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Licences and regulation
Understand the regulatory framework and verify the legal provider of a financial service before you activate an account or transfer money.
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Regulatory context is not proof of a licence. A verified registration or licence identifier must relate to the actual legal provider and the service offered.
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Transparency begins with the provider
Westrelaine is the trading name used by Westrelaine Technologies Canada Ltd. for this public information and marketing website. The website operator’s name does not by itself prove a brokerage, exchange or money-services authorisation.
If a financial service is introduced, obtain the full legal name of the entity that will contract with you, its registration or licence identifier and the permitted activity. Check the official register and confirm the scope in your jurisdiction. No unverified registration number or membership is stated on this page.
The tables describe authorities and frameworks that can be relevant. Their inclusion is not a statement that Westrelaine is registered with every authority, and it does not create deposit insurance, compensation coverage or a guarantee of investment returns.
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Canadian market framework
Canadian requirements depend on the entity and activity, with financial-crime obligations and securities requirements serving different purposes. Registration with FINTRAC is not a licence or government endorsement. A provider offering securities-related services may face separate provincial requirements and dealer obligations.
Use the exact legal name in the agreement when checking an official register. A similar trading name or a screenshot of a certificate is not enough. Ask the provider to explain why its authorisation covers the service and asset offered to you.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Registration / framework to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Canada — federal | FINTRAC | Compliance requirements under the applicable AML/ATF framework; verify an MSB registration if the activity requires it. No Westrelaine registration is asserted. |
| Ontario | OSC | Compliance requirements under Ontario securities law; confirm the provider’s registration and any applicable conditions. |
| Quebec | AMF | Compliance requirements under Quebec securities law; confirm the named provider and permitted activity. |
| British Columbia | BCSC | Compliance requirements under provincial securities law; check the actual provider’s status. |
| Alberta | ASC | Compliance requirements under provincial securities law; check relevant authorisation. |
| Other provinces and territories | Relevant securities authority | Compliance requirements depend on the user’s jurisdiction and the actual service. |
| Investment-dealer activity where applicable | CIRO | Compliance and membership requirements apply to the relevant dealer; verify membership directly rather than inferring it from this website. |
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Australian market framework
Australian financial-crime registration and financial-services licensing are distinct. AUSTRAC supervises activities within the AML/CTF framework, while ASIC responsibilities depend on the financial product and service. A registration for one activity does not establish approval of every investment offered.
Check the actual entity and the current public register before accepting an Australian service. Confirm whether a financial-services licence is needed, what it permits and which dispute-resolution arrangement applies. No verified Australian licence or registration for Westrelaine is published on this page.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Registration / framework to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Australia — federal | AUSTRAC | Compliance requirements under the applicable AML/CTF and virtual asset framework; verify the relevant registration. No Westrelaine registration is asserted. |
| Australia — regulated financial services | ASIC | Compliance requirements under financial-services law; verify the provider’s licence and the scope relevant to the product. |
| Australia — complaints where applicable | AFCA | Compliance with the dispute-resolution arrangement of the actual member provider; membership must be checked. |
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Financial-crime controls and asset protection
An applicable AML programme may involve identity checks, risk assessment, monitoring and legally required reporting. Those duties belong to the entity performing the regulated activity. Read its KYC / AML policy and privacy notice for the actual process rather than assuming that the website enquiry form performs those checks.
CDIC and CIPF are different protection frameworks, not blanket guarantees for crypto trading. Cryptoassets are not eligible for CDIC deposit insurance or direct cryptoasset CIPF coverage, and ordinary market losses are not insured by those references. Review eligibility with the actual institution and the official sources.
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Before making a commitment
Technology and personal assistance can help explain a service, but they do not replace verification of its legal provider. Digital assets remain exposed to market volatility and other risks.
- Obtain the provider’s full legal name and account agreement.
- Verify the relevant identifier and scope in an official register.
- Confirm custody, withdrawal conditions and complaint routes.
- Read risk, fee and privacy information before funding.
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