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Coalition provides closing submission in Cullen Commission
On July 30th, 2021, a coalition comprised of Transparency International Canada, Publish What You Pay, and the Canadian Taxpayer Federation provided closing submissions to the Cullen Commission, British Columbia's high-profile investigation into money-laundering in the province.
TI-Canada's Comments on Open Government Strategy
The Open Government Team within the Government of Canada announced their latest step in the creation of a National Action Plan. This latest step involves gathering feedback and reactions on five draft commitments that are intended to make up the National Action Plan.
TI Canada Welcomes its Newest Board Members
During Transparency International Canada’s 24th Annual General Meeting on June 22nd, three new members were voted onto TI Canada’s volunteer Board of Directors by the TI Canada membership. These members bring with them a deep understanding of TI Canada’s mission and a dedication to strengthening transparency across Canada. TI Canada is very pleased to welcome these new Board Members.
G7 TI Chapters Send Letters to Finance Ministers on Beneficial Ownership Transparency
On Friday, May 21, TI Canada sent a letter to Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, that urges G7 countries to unanimously commit to the adoption of beneficial ownership registries, and to coordinate in calling for beneficial ownership registries as a recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
End Snow-Washing Coalition sends letter to Minister Freeland in support of the public beneficial ownership registry announcement
The End Snow-Washing Coalition sent a letter to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcoming her announcement for a publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry in Budget 2021.
TI Canada testifies before the House Standing Committee on Finance about Combatting Tax Avoidance and Evasion
TI Canada's Executive Director, James Cohen, testified yesterday before Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The subject was the Canada Revenue Agency's efforts to combat tax avoidance and evasion.
May Newsletter: What's New at TI Canada?
After years of campaigning, the #endsnowwashing Coalition (Transparency International Canada, Publish What You Pay Canada, and Canadians For Tax Fairness) celebrated the announcement of a public beneficial ownership registry by the federal government.
MEDIA RELEASE: Commitment to fight money laundering (“snow-washing”) in 2021 federal budget enthusiastically applauded by civil society organizations
Canada announces a publicly accessible registry after years of beneficial ownership transparency discussions amongst government, business, and civil society campaign efforts.
Civil Society Coalition Welcomes Release of Federal Government Beneficial Ownership Consultation Report And Challenges Excessive Risk-Averse Approach
Insights from summary report are welcome, yet concerns regarding publicly accessible registries are too cautious and jeopardize chances for Canada to deter dirty money.
TI Canada testifies before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance about COVID-19 spending
Transparency International Canada (TI Canada) was summoned by the House of Commons Standing Committee of Finance to testify on their study of COVID-19 spending and programs last Thursday, April 1st.
La société civile exige les résultats des consultations fédérales tenues sur le registre public il y a un an
Canadiens pour une fiscalité équitable, Transparency International Canada et Publish What You Pay Canada exhortent Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISDE) de publier dans les plus brefs délais les résultats des consultations menées à l’hiver 2020 concernant la possibilité d’établir un registre public sur la propriété effective des sociétés afin de résoudre le problème de blanchiment d’argent, dit « blanchiment neige », au Canada.
Civil society calls for results of Federal consultation on public registry one year later
Canadians For Tax Fairness, Transparency International Canada, and Publish What You Pay Canada are calling upon the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) to immediately publish the results of its consultation from winter 2020 about how a publicly accessible registry listing beneficial ownership information for private corporations can address Canada’s money laundering or “snow-washing” problem.