Transparency International Canada advanced anti-corruption reform in 2024, supporting Bill C-42, fostering global partnerships, and celebrating integrity through research, advocacy, and public engagement.

Nominations are open for the 2024 Canadian Integrity Award, recognizing individuals or organizations making outstanding contributions to transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption in Canada.

Save the date: Day of Dialogue 2024 returns this November in Toronto, bringing together leaders to advance transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption solutions.

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.