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Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. You can request an alternate version of our publications by email at Accessibilite-accessibility@international.gc.ca or telephone at 1-800-267-8376. This category includes treaties and agreements between Canada and the United States concerning mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and the sharing of forfeited assets. The documents establish frameworks for cooperation in evidence gathering, information exchange, and enforcement support, as well as mechanisms for dividing proceeds resulting from joint investigations or cross‑border criminal cases. These instruments strengthen judicial collaboration, enhance cross‑border law enforcement, and facilitate coordinated responses to transnational crime.

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Mutual legal assistance: Treaty between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (with annex) - 1991	PDF		https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/102f8403-1fdb-4918-a356-a83da66da497/resource/c0700686-677b-4454-84dc-32bf9978750d/download/e3-1990-19.pdf
Mutual legal assistance: Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America regarding the Sharing of Forfeited Assets and Equivalent Funds - 1996	PDF		https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/102f8403-1fdb-4918-a356-a83da66da497/resource/c2cb19b4-6a7e-432d-bc85-db2a65fc4e09/download/e3-1995-6.pdf

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