# FINTRAC Redacts Contract Supplier Names

FINTRAC redacted supplier names from 100 federal contracts worth **$26.68 million** awarded from 2021 through September 2026; 84 were non-competitive, and the disclosed records did not explain why the suppliers were withheld. FINTRAC says disclosure could expose sensitive technology or security information, while procurement and information watchdogs have raised concerns about oversight. One competitively awarded IT and telecommunications consulting contract issued by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on FINTRAC’s behalf rose from $339,000 to $10.1 million through amendments and is scheduled to end March 31, 2027.

- Contractors pursuing or managing work with FINTRAC should account for limited supplier visibility in public records and keep track of published contract amendments and values.
- The consulting contract’s growth illustrates why suppliers and procurement teams should reconcile initial award values with amendments and current reported totals.
- The disclosure issue may affect competitors’ ability to assess the market and prior awards; the signals identify no open solicitation or new procurement deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- Office of the Procurement Ombud
- Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada

### Key Quotes
> I strongly believe that contracting information should be transparent by default, with only limited and specific exceptions in accordance with legislation and policy.
> — Alexander Jeglic, Procurement Ombud

> The redactions themselves may be warranted, but the lack of oversight and review are not.
> — Matt Malone, Assistant Professor of Law

> Currently, there is no oversight.
> — Caroline Maynard, Information Commissioner

### Sources
- [FINTRAC redacted details for $26.7-million in contracts since 2021, as watchdog warns 'there is no oversight' over disclosures - The Hill Times - The Hill Times](https://www.hilltimes.com/2026/10/04/fintrac-redacted-details-for-26-7-million-in-contracts-since-2021-as-watchdog-warns-there-is-no-oversight-over-disclosures/515071) - The Hill Times