TI Canada’s dialogue with TI UK offered insights on democratic reform, procurement transparency, and illicit finance—highlighting shared challenges and opportunities ahead of Canada’s next election.

The Board of Directors of Transparency International Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Loke as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective June 17, 2024.

TI Canada is proud to share Export Development Canada’s new opening: ESG Risk Advisor, Financial Crimes. This permanent role advances Canada’s integrity efforts. Apply by August 2.

Canada ranks 14th in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. TI Canada urges reforms on ownership transparency, whistleblower protection, and enforcement to rebuild trust.

Bill C-42 receives Royal Assent, establishing Canada’s public registry of beneficial owners—a major victory for transparency championed by the End Snow-washing Coalition.

Enforcement of foreign bribery laws in Canada remains weak. TI Canada and the OECD highlight low prosecution rates under the CFPOA, urging stronger accountability.

OTTAWA: Yesterday, Canada’s Standing Senate committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy (BANC) heard from the ‘End Snow-washing’ Coalition: Publish What You Pay Canada, Transparency International Canada, and Canadians For Tax Fairness. The Coalition provided strong support of long-awaited legislation (Bill C-42) for a corporate beneficial ownership, which the Senate is studying. Should this bill pass, it will be a massive blow against money laundering, corruption, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. 

Transparency International Canada (TI Canada) is calling on the Ontario government to act on the recommendations of the Ontario Integrity Commissioner (OIC), based on its finding that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, violated the Member’s Integrity Act, 1994. TI Canada is a staunch proponent of the need to maintain integrity in government processes and to ensure that those holding public office are not involved in conflicts of interest.

This report discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with resource development in the province and the importance of transparency and accountability in the environmental assessment (EA) process.

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, 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. 

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.