Canadians Leading the Anti-Corruption Movement

Since 1996, Transparency International Canada has been Canada’s home of the anti-corruption movement. We are the Canadian chapter - one of over 100 worldwide - of Transparency International.

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We define corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. This definition includes corruption in the public and private sectors, from local to international levels. It extends from petty corruption to high-level grand corruption and kleptocracy.

Join the movement to eradicate corruption and promote integrity! The best place to start is to become a member to connect with the many events and engagements run by us and our partners.

Events
Is there more hope for whistleblowers in the private sector than in the public?
Oct 9
External Event
Is there more hope for whistleblowers in the private sector than in the public?
External Event

Canada’s whistleblower laws focus on the public sector and are hopelessly inadequate. Despite this, the private sector is different and has some good programs with protections for those that speak up and some laws are beginning to incorporate best practices. 

External Event
Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) - Lessons from the Field | Conference
Oct 23
Conference
Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) - Lessons from the Field | Conference
Conference

Join us October 23, 2025, in Ottawa for Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) – Lessons from the Field. The ISDA project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, tackles corruption in education and healthcare.

Conference
Day of Dialogue 2025
Nov 27
Conference, Day of Dialogue
Day of Dialogue 2025
Conference, Day of Dialogue

Transparency International Canada’s flagship conference, the Day of Dialogue, returns on 27 November 2025. This year’s theme - Promoting Integrity in a Changing Landscape: Challenge or Opportunity for Canada? - brings together leaders from government, business, law, and civil society to address Canada’s most pressing integrity challenges.

Conference, Day of Dialogue
#IACC2026
Dec 1
External Event
#IACC2026
External Event

Under the theme Igniting the Power of Integrity, the 22nd IACC — to be held in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, from 1 to 4 December 2026 — calls on all people of integrity from every region of the world, across the public and private sectors, civil society, media, academia, and younger generations to unite to stand up for our shared vision of a world free from corruption.

External Event

Upcoming events

News
Save the Date: Day of Dialogue 2025
Day of Dialogue
Save the Date: Day of Dialogue 2025
Day of Dialogue

Save the Date: Transparency International Canada’s Day of Dialogue returns on 27 November 2025 in Toronto and online. Featuring keynote Kathleen Roussel, the conference explores enforcement, AML reform, procurement, AI in compliance, and laundering risks in real estate and gaming.

Day of Dialogue
Transparency International Canada Submission to FATF on Canada’s AML/ATF Regime
Transparency International Canada Submission to FATF on Canada’s AML/ATF Regime

Transparency International Canada urged FATF to strengthen Canada’s AML/ATF regime, recommending stronger legislation, oversight, beneficial ownership transparency, and enhanced FINTRAC powers ahead of November 2025 evaluation.

Job opportunity: Open ownership
Job Opportunities
Job opportunity: Open ownership
Job Opportunities

Open Ownership is hiring an experienced consultant to provide strategic leadership to a new task force working towards advancing interoperable beneficial ownership data systems across borders.

Job Opportunities
Transparency International Canada welcomes new Chair and celebrates board transitions
AGM
Transparency International Canada welcomes new Chair and celebrates board transitions
AGM

Transparency International Canada welcomes new Chair Susan Côté-Freeman as Toby Mendel steps down. We thank Daniela Chimisso dos Santos and Lida Preyma for their service.

AGM
Canada Ranks Behind China and Russia in Real Estate Ownership Opacity and Anti-Money Laundering Practices
Canada Ranks Behind China and Russia in Real Estate Ownership Opacity and Anti-Money Laundering Practices

Canada’s whistleblower laws fall short. TI Canada urges urgent reform to protect disclosures, empower whistleblowers, and uphold accountability.

Transparency International: U.S. pausing of foreign bribery enforcement will harm economies and governance worldwide
Transparency International: U.S. pausing of foreign bribery enforcement will harm economies and governance worldwide

Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to pause all enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) until she issues new guidelines.

Canada Slides to Lowest-Ever Ranking in Corruption Perception Index / Le Canada descend au plus bas niveau de son histoire en matière de perception de la corruption
Canada Slides to Lowest-Ever Ranking in Corruption Perception Index / Le Canada descend au plus bas niveau de son histoire en matière de perception de la corruption

Canada ranks 15th on TI’s 2024 CPI—its lowest ever. Urgent reforms are needed to tackle systemic corruption and restore public trust.

UK Election Offers Lessons for Canada
UK Election Offers Lessons for Canada

TI Canada’s dialogue with TI UK offered insights on democratic reform, procurement transparency, and illicit finance—highlighting shared challenges and opportunities ahead of Canada’s next election.

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Research Materials
Barriers to basics
Barriers to basics
Left Behind: Corruption in education and health services in Africa
Left Behind: Corruption in education and health services in Africa

Strategy 2030 Stratégie
Strategy 2030 Stratégie

WHITE PAPER: Bringing a "Failure to Prevent" Offence to Canada
WHITE PAPER: Bringing a "Failure to Prevent" Offence to Canada
Consultation on Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and AntiTerrorist Financing Regime
Consultation on Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and AntiTerrorist Financing Regime
Transparency of Environmental Assessments in Newfoundland and Labrador
Transparency of Environmental Assessments in Newfoundland and Labrador
Establishing a Canadian Financial Crime Agency
Establishing a Canadian Financial Crime Agency
TI Canada’s full submission to the OECD’s Phase Four monitoring of Canada
TI Canada’s full submission to the OECD’s Phase Four monitoring of Canada

Resources & Publications