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World’s largest exporters fail to punish bribery in foreign markets
Report finds enforcement against foreign bribery shockingly low among half of G20 countries including Canada
‘End Snow Washing’ Coalition submits letter to Ministers Freeland and Bains on beneficial ownership transparency
TI Canada joined End Snow Washing coalition members, in delivering a letter to Ministers Freeland and Bains that recommends a publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry as part of Canada’s economic recovery priorities.
TI Canada Makes Submission to Ontario Consultation on Environmental Assessments
Transparency International Canada (TI Canada) made a submission on Friday, August 21 to the Government of Ontario’s open consultation for Class EA amendments for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.
Organizations call for COVID-19 transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures
TI Canada joins other Canadian organizations in calling for transparency and accountability measures during the unprecedented relief efforts for COVID-19.
TI Canada, PCQVP-Canada et C4TF se réjouissent de l'engagement du gouvernement du Québec sur la transparence du bénéficiaires effectifs
Transparency International Canada (TI Canada), Publiez ce que vous payez Canada (PCQVP-Canada) et Les Canadiens pour l'équité fiscale (C4TF) applaudissent avec enthousiasme le gouvernement du Québec pour sa proposition dans le budget provincial 2020-2021 qui vise a à recueillir et mettre à la disposition du public par le biais du registre des entreprises des informations sur les bénéficiaires effectifs ultime (BEU) de certaines entités juridiques.
Press Release: SNC-Lavalin Plea Deal—Modest Win for Canada’s Anti-Corruption Regime Says Transparency International Canada
Transparency International (TI) Canada regrets that charges of bribery under Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) against SNC-Lavalin have been dropped.
Transparency International Canada Welcomes Successful Conclusion of Major Corruption Trial
Transparency International Canada welcomes the outcome of the trial against former SNC Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi. Mr. Bebawi was found guilty for his role in paying bribes to obtain contracts in Libya during the regime of dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
New Survey Says Majority of Canadians Concerned and Want Action About Money-Laundering, or ‘Snow-Washing’
A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute finds that a majority of Canadians think money laundering is a problem and want action taken. The survey found:
Three-quarters of Canadians say money laundering is an issue within their own province (74%). Even more, say the [sic] on a national level (81%) it is a challenge that Canada needs to address.
TI Canada welcomes new Chair and Board Members
TI Canada is happy to announce Susan Côté-Freeman as the new Chair and President of Transparency International Canada.Susan is an experienced anti-corruption professional whose career with the international Secretariat of Transparency International spanned almost two decades.
Canada Moves the Ball Forward in Combating Shell Company Abuse
Toronto: Publish What You Pay Canada, Transparency International Canada, and Canadians For Tax Fairness applaud Federal Government commitments to tackle money laundering particularly through anonymous companies.
Inaugural TI Canada Canadian Integrity Award
On May 16th, at the 9th Annual TI Canada Toronto Day of Dialogue, we were proud to present our first Canadian Integrity Award! The award is intended to recognize Canadians who are making a difference in promoting accountability and transparency, and fighting corruption in Canada.