Professor Zachary Spicer, supported by Transparency International Canada and the End Snow-Washing Coalition, has conducted a study of how Canada’s federal, provincial, and municipal governments use beneficial ownership information in contracting, licensing and permitting processes. The final report will be forthcoming.

TI Canada published a report discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with resource development in Newfoundland and Labrador and the importance of transparency and accountability in the environmental assessment (EA) process.

With its future growth largely tied to offshore oil and gas, mining, and electric power generation from hydro and wind, Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic engines must advance with due regard to the EA process.