Peter German
Peter German is a recognized expert in money laundering and global crime networks, with a focus on the complexities of transnational crime. He has been vocal about the necessity for Canada to establish a comprehensive drug and border security czar to address the multifaceted nature of drug trafficking. German underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration and legislative reform to enhance Canada’s capacity to tackle the opioid epidemic and the associated criminal activities.
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Peter German is a Canadian legal academic who commented on the unusual nature of the charges against Deepak Paradkar.
Mississauga lawyer Deepak Paradkar arrested in Ryan Wedding case boasted about helping clients beat drug charges
Canada· 2025-11-20
Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP deputy commissioner for Western and Northern Canada, discussed the vulnerabilities of lawyers in money laundering at the Halifax Colloquium 2025.
Lawyers are the ‘black hole’ of money laundering. Why is Canada turning a blind eye?Canada· 2025-11-09
Dr. Peter German KC, Barrister and President of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform, was a notable speaker at the symposium.
GIABA DG Highlights Efforts in Fight Against Transnational Crimes at UK Summit | News
Liberia· 2025-09-05
Peter German, president of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform, emphasized the need for countries to combat corruption.
Trump halts anti-corruption enforcement, creating confusion for Canadian businessesCanada· 2025-05-14
Former RCMP deputy commissioner Peter German said it is unclear where the drugs in the Falkland lab were headed, but likely that they were being exported to Australia or Asia.
B.C. Insider: Canada’s role in fentanyl traffic to the U.S. dubious, but ‘super lab’ shows we are sending it somewhereCanada· 2025-02-11
Former RCMP deputy commissioner Peter German said the Falkland lab clearly shows that Canada is a source country for dangerous drugs.
B.C. moves to seize property where country’s largest meth, fentanyl lab was discoveredCanada· 2025-02-11
Peter German focuses on global crime networks and advocates for a broader drug and border security czar in Canada.
Fentanyl czar needs to focus beyond the border to tackle epidemic, experts sayCanada· 2025-02-09
