News / Updates
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.
Canadian Real Estate Still Opaque, But Light is Creeping In
A new Transparency International report highlights that Canada’s real estate data is opaque and difficult to access.
TI Canada submits comments to the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE)
Transparency International Canada submitted a letter to the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) as part of an open consultation for their proposed Operating Procedures for the Compliance and Dispute Resolution Mechanism (CDRM).
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.
Les plus grands exportateurs du monde font piètre figure en matière de sanction de la corruption à l’étranger
Un nouveau rapport de Transparency International constate que l'application de la loi contre la corruption à l’étranger est déplorablement faible dans la moitié des pays du G20, dont le Canada.
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
Coalition calls to end snow-washing and urges feds for improved transparency in wake of FinCEN Files
A coalition of organizations is urging the federal government to crack down on financial crime after Canadian banks, shell companies, and individuals were identified in a global investigation into suspicious financial activity.
‘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.
'End Snow-Washing' Coalition Provides Submission to Federal Consultation on Beneficial Ownership Registry
On April 30, Transparency International Canada joined Publish What You Pay Canada and Canadians for Tax Fairness in providing a submission to the Federal Government’s consultation on a public beneficial ownership registry.
LES RÉVÉLATIONS DE L’ÉMISSION ENQUÊTE SUR LE BLANCHIMENT D'ARGENT EN MONTRÉAL CHOQUENT MAIS NE SURPRENNENT PAS ENQUÊTE/ REPORT ON MONTREAL REAL ESTATE MONEY LAUNDERING SHOCKING, BUT NOT SURPRISING
L'excellent reportage de l'émission d'affaires publiques de Radio-Canada, Enquête, illustre que le Québec, comme le reste du Canada, est non seulement vulnérable au blanchiment d'argent, comme l’ont abondamment illustré les révélations des Panama Papers en 2016, mais également que certaines industries démontrent une banalisation de cette forme de criminalité grave pour l’économique canadienne.