Substance Law

Substance Law is a Canadian law firm based in downtown Toronto, Ontario, that positions itself as "Canada's law firm for highly-regulated industries – including regulated substances and fintech." The firm is led by Founder and Managing Lawyer Harrison Jordan, who earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. Jordan is also a Class 3 CPATA-licensed Trademark Agent and a CAMS-certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, credentials that align with the firm's dual focus on regulated products and financial compliance. The firm's practice spans several regulated sectors. In the regulated substances area, it advises on nicotine products such as pouches, gum, and lozenges, helping clients navigate the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, the Food and Drugs Act, and the Consumer Product Safety Act, as well as Health Canada oversight. In food regulation, Substance Law provides compliance services to manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and food brands operating across Canada, covering licensing, labelling, food safety standards, and the framework administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada. On the fintech side, the firm works with money services businesses (MSBs) and other FINTRAC reporting entities on anti-money laundering obligations, registration, and compliance matters. Substance Law publishes extensively on regulatory topics through its blog, including guidance on FINTRAC MSB registration, voluntary self-declarations of non-compliance, and the role of the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO). The firm's founder has been quoted in media outlets including BBC, Global News, CBC News, and BlogTO, and is described as a recognized thought leader and commentator in the regulated substance space. The firm aims to support the growth of innovative businesses within regulated sectors while helping them manage compliance risk.

Substance Law is a Canadian law firm based in downtown Toronto, Ontario, founded and led by Harrison Jordan. The firm was established to serve highly-regulated industries, with a particular emphasis on regulated substances and fintech. Its founder, Harrison Jordan, earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he completed a wide array of public and private law courses, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. He is also a Class 3 CPATA-licensed Trademark Agent and a CAMS-certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. From its base in Toronto, the firm has developed a practice centered on regulatory compliance across several sectors. In the regulated substances space, it advises clients on nicotine products, including pouches, gum, and lozenges, addressing the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, the Food and Drugs Act, and the Consumer Product Safety Act, as well as Health Canada's evolving oversight. In food regulation, Substance Law provides compliance services to food manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and food brands operating across Canada, covering licensing, labelling, food safety standards, and the framework administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada. On the fintech side, the firm works with money services businesses (MSBs) and other FINTRAC reporting entities on anti-money laundering obligations, registration, and compliance matters. The firm maintains an active blog that publishes guidance on regulatory topics, including FINTRAC MSB registration, voluntary self-declarations of non-compliance, and the role of the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO). Through his work, Harrison Jordan has become a recognized thought leader and commentator in the regulated substance space, and he and his firm have been quoted in media outlets including BBC, Global News, CBC News, and BlogTO. The firm's stated aim is to influence positive change while supporting the growth of innovative businesses within regulated sectors.

Canada's law firm for highly-regulated industries, including regulated substances and fintech.

• Regulated substances legal services

  Advice on nicotine products such as pouches, gum, and lozenges, covering the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, Food and Drugs Act, and Consumer Product Safety Act.

• Food regulatory compliance services

  Compliance services for food manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and food brands operating across Canada, including labelling, licensing, and food safety standards.

• Fintech and MSB compliance

  Advice to money services businesses and other FINTRAC reporting entities on anti-money laundering obligations, registration, and compliance.

• Trademark agent services

  Trademark agent services provided by a Class 3 CPATA-licensed Trademark Agent.

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