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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 Coalition Response to AML Consultation 2023
TI Canada, together with our End Snow Washing Coalition partners Publish What You Pay Canada and Canadians for Tax Fairness, have together provided a submission to the Department of Finance in response to their Consultation on Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime.
Integrating Anti-Corruption in Canadian Foreign Policy – Report is now out!
Conference Report from the Integrating Anti-Corruption in Canadian Foreign Policy conference held in Ottawa on June 13th, is now available! TI Canada was delighted to co-host this event and share in its success fostering dialogue among a variety of participants.
Call for Nominations: Canadian Integrity Award 2023
As part of Transparency International Canada’s mission to promote how Canadians can uphold transparency and combat corruption, TI Canada will be presenting the 3rd instalment of the Canadian Integrity Award at the Toronto Day of Dialogue on November 30, 2023.
The Canadian Integrity Award recognizes an individual or organization who has demonstrated a commitment to tackle corruption and uphold transparency while setting an example for other Canadians to take action.
TI Canada Welcomes its Newest Board Members and a New Chair and President.
During Transparency International Canada’s 26th Annual General Meeting on June 22nd, 2023, 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, a new Chair and President, and a renewal.
White paper on establishing a Canadian Financial Crime Agency
Transparency International (TI) Canada releases its white paper on how Canada can develop a national financial crime agency.
Over the last two decades Canada has been criticized at home and internationally for its weak enforcement record in response to money laundering, foreign bribery, sanctions enforcement, and other criminal offences that could fall under the broad category of ‘financial crime’.
TI Canada Makes Submission to OECD Review of Canada's Implementation of Anti-Bribery Convention
On Friday, March 31, TI Canada made a submission to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) open call for contributions for Canada’s fourth phase of monitoring the implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
Canada’s Federal Government puts forward a suite of measures to tackle corruption and financial crime
Budget 2023 introduces a number of reforms and elaborates on ongoing initiatives to strengthen Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime. These measures are welcomed by a coalition of civil society organizations – Publish What You Pay Canada, Transparency International Canada, and Canadians For Tax Fairness.
Une victoire importante pour la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent au Canada
Dans un geste décisif contre l’argent sale, le gouvernement du Canada dépose un projet de loi pour la création d’un registre public de propriété effective des societés.
Canada deals a massive blow to money launderers with strong legislation for a publicly accessible corporate beneficial ownership registry.
Canada tables legislation for a publicly accessible corporate beneficial ownership registry which includes scalability for provinces and territories, data verification and validation.
Indice de perception de la corruption 2022 : le Canada stagne au classement annuel de Transparency International
Le score du Canada dans l'Indice de perception de la corruption (IPC) 2022 de Transparency International stagne avec une note de 74 sur 100. Mais si le Canada est resté dans le peloton de tête des pays les moins corrompus, son classement est cependant passé de la 13e à la 14e place, dépassé par l'Australie et l'Irlande.
CPI 2022: Canada Fails to Improve on Transparency International Annual Ranking
Canada’s score on Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index remained stagnant with a score of 74 out of 100. While Canada remained in the top tier of least corrupt countries, its ranking dropped to 14th place from 13 after being overtaken by Australia and Ireland.