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TI Canada responds to the Ontario Auditor General's special report on the Greenbelt
Toronto, August 16, 2023 - Transparency International Canada (TI Canada) is concerned with the findings in the Ontario Auditor General’s special report on changes to the Greenbelt. TI Canada is a staunch proponent of the need for transparency in government processes and that matters such as these should be conducted in a consultative manner.
TI Canada joins press conference for Ontario Anti-Money Laundering in House Act
Transparency International Canada’s Executive Director, James Cohen, was invited to attend a press conference for the introduction of legislation to increase Ontario real estate. The Anti-Money Laundering in Housing Act, proposed by Ontario NDP Housing critic Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale), and MPP Bhutila Karpoche would require corporations, trusts, and partnerships that own real estate to disclose individual owners, with failure to comply resulting in fines of up to $100,000.
TI Canada Submits Letter to Minister Yurek on Ontario Environmental Assessments
TI Canada submitted a letter to Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Jeff Yurek, cc’ing Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Greg Rickford.
The Ontario Government Needs More Transparency and Accountability in Environmental Assessments, Not Less
Ontario’s Auditor General released a scathing review of the government’s commitment to upholding Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights, or EBR, particularly on transparency and accountability. At TI Canada, we agree.
Transparency International Canada uncovers transparency and accountability gaps in environmental assessment processes
Through the Accountable Mining Program, TI Canada releases a new study analyzing mining environmental assessment processes in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.