Title: Welcome | Transparency International Canada URL Source: http://transparencycanada.ca/?s=snow-washing Markdown Content: ![Image 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/3e766fa9-43ad-4b00-967d-2719b9df9d5b/DAY+OF+DIALOGUE+2026-background.png) ## featured event ## **The day of dialogue** **November 19, 2026 | Toronto** ## **Canadians Leading the Anti-Corruption Movement** We define corruption as the abuse of **entrusted power for private gain**. This definition includes corruption in the public and private sectors, from local to international levels. It extends from petty corruption to high-level grand corruption and kleptocracy. Join the movement to eradicate corruption and promote integrity! The best place to start is to [become a member](http://transparencycanada.ca/join) to connect with the many events and engagements run by us and our partners. #### Since 1996, Transparency International Canada has been Canada’s home of the anti-corruption movement. We are the Canadian chapter - one of over 100 worldwide - of [Transparency International](https://transparency.org/). [Video 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC8r261GMjY) [Video 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DZ9l3nLnIU) ### **Upcoming events** Day of Dialogue is happening on November 19, 2026. Tickets are available! [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/events/day-of-dialogue-2026) November 19, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.08:00 – 17:00 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Under the theme **Igniting the Power of Integrity**, the 22nd IACC — to be held in Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, from 1 to 4 December 2026 — calls on all people of integrity from every region of the world, across the public and private sectors, civil society, media, academia, and younger generations to unite to stand up for our shared vision of a world free from corruption. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/events/iacc2026) December 1, 2026 – December 4, 2026 12:00 a.m.00:00 12:00 a.m. ### **Latest news / updates** [![Image 2: Raising the Bar: Where next for anti-bribery efforts in Canada?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1786392600495-CFVNYKAITMFSOZVRAQHL/Raising+the+Bar_V6+August+10_Page_01.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ticanada-welcomes-steps-to-establishing-federal-financial-crimes-agency-ad8y9) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada)agrees with the OECD Working Group on Bribery’s (WGB)Phase 4 Follow-Up Report that Canada must do more to combat foreign bribery. Published on 31 March 2026, the report commended Canada’s progress in addressing several issues,but further outlined continued concerns over gaps in Canada’s enforcement and legal policy against foreign bribery, with only 4 of 17 foreign bribery enforcement recommendations fully implemented. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ticanada-welcomes-steps-to-establishing-federal-financial-crimes-agency-ad8y9) August 11, 2026 [![Image 3: Transparency International Canada announces keynote speakers for day of dialogue 2026](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1783388158893-3GDH16C1B83G19WOUA7Q/Day+of+Dialogue+-+2026+Keynote+Announcement-1.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-announces-keynote-speakers-for-day-of-dialogue-2026) We're excited to announce our keynote speakers 🎤 for our annual flagship event - The Day of Dialogue on November 19, 2026 in Toronto 📍 . **Chrystia Freeland** (Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada) and **Annette Ryan** (Parliamentary Budget Officer of Canada, Former Deputy Director, Partnerships, Policy and Analysis, and Chief Financial Officer at FINTRAC). [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-announces-keynote-speakers-for-day-of-dialogue-2026) July 6, 2026 [![Image 4: Transparency international Canada welcomes 2026 fellows from the munk school](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1778184140387-XIVN1LPXXLBR5THR6XYM/Welcome+Fellows.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-2026-fellows-from-the-munk-school) Transparency International Canada is pleased to welcome six outstanding graduate students from the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy as part of our newest venture, the **2026 Transparency Fellowship.** [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-2026-fellows-from-the-munk-school) May 7, 2026 [![Image 5: Transparency International Canada welcomes steps to establishing federal Financial Crimes Agency](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1777483551614-1QKKJ9WK58HHG7STA131/Press+Release+-+Financial+Crimes+Agency.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ticanada-welcomes-steps-to-establishing-federal-financial-crimes-agency) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) welcomes the steps taken to establish a federal Financial Crimes Agency via Bill-C29, which underwent a first reading on 27 April. The Bill’s provisions to establish an independent Agency with a mandate to investigate financial crimes and contribute to the recovery of proceeds of crime could help deter financial crimes and enforce our laws. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ticanada-welcomes-steps-to-establishing-federal-financial-crimes-agency) April 29, 2026 [![Image 6: Transparency International Canada condemns latest steps toward restricting Ontarians' right to information](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1776700525025-3XYPXNT3JMG0QNOHX5D0/Press+Release_Bill97.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-condemns-latest-steps-toward-restricting-ontarians-right-to-information) Transparency International Canada (TI Canada) cautions against rolling back Ontarians' right to information under [Bill 97, known](https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-97) as the “Plan to Protect Ontario Act”, after the provincial government announced last Thursday that the bill would not be subject to public consultation and rather proceed to a third reading and vote. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-condemns-latest-steps-toward-restricting-ontarians-right-to-information) April 20, 2026 [![Image 7: Transparency International Canada condemns proposed exclusion of Ontario government officials from freedom of information laws](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1773425420180-PRHW2JPUGL9HARSETJEH/Press+Release.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ontariogovernment-freedomofinformation-press) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) is alarmed by the Ontario government’s announcement that it will introduce legislation that would retroactively exclude the records of the premier, cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants and their offices under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) est profondément préoccupé par l’annonce faite par le gouvernement de l’Ontario de son intention de présenter un projet de loi visant à exclure rétroactivement les documents du premier ministre, des ministres, des adjoints parlementaires et de leurs cabinets du champ d’application de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ontariogovernment-freedomofinformation-press) March 13, 2026 [![Image 8: Transparency International Canada welcomes appointment of Deputy Minister for Financial Crimes Agency ahead of crucial next steps](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1772648554263-KPNBCWTOU9S4B7X9L2H7/20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_20260304_Press+Release_CanadianFinancialCrimesAgency.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-appointment-of-deputy-minister-for-financial-crimes-agency-ahead-of-crucial-next-steps) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) welcomes the appointment of the Hon. Rob Stewart as Deputy Minister for the Canada Financial Crimes Agency. While this signals progress in the Agency's establishment as well as the Government's commitment to its role, further steps in law, policy, and resources are needed to make the Agency effective. Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) salue la nomination de l'honorable Rob Stewart au poste de sous-ministre de l'Agence canadienne de lutte contre la criminalité financière. Bien que cela témoigne des progrès accomplis dans la mise en place de l'Agence et de l'engagement du gouvernement à l'égard de son rôle, d'autres mesures sont nécessaires sur le plan législatif, politique et financier pour garantir l'efficacité de l'Agence. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-appointment-of-deputy-minister-for-financial-crimes-agency-ahead-of-crucial-next-steps) March 4, 2026 [![Image 9: Transparency International Canada welcomes accountability in Toronto hospital procurement fraud](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1771515543140-ATOBT128P2803F3UIRMZ/PressReleaseSt.MichaelsHospital.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-accountability-in-toronto-hospital-procurement-fraud) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) takes note of sentences handed down on Wednesday in the case of two men found guilty of fraud in connection with the $300-million project to redevelop St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) prend note des peines prononcées mercredi dans l'affaire de deux hommes reconnus coupables de fraude dans le cadre du projet de 300 millions de dollars visant à réaménager l'hôpital St. Michael's de Toronto. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-canada-welcomes-accountability-in-toronto-hospital-procurement-fraud) February 19, 2026 [![Image 10: Canada hits all-time low on Corruption Perceptions Index / Le Canada atteint son plus bas classement historique dans l'Indice de perception de la corruption](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1770731368877-20A39UZ817LD9E6JA2K6/CPIPressRelease.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/cpi-2025-press-release-feb10) Corruption is worsening globally, and Canada is not immune.Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published today, places Canada 16 th out of 182 countries ranked by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. La corruption s'aggrave à l'échelle mondiale, et le Canada n'est pas épargné. L'indice de perception de la corruption (IPC) 2025 de Transparency International, publié aujourd'hui, place le Canada au 16e rang sur 182 pays classés en fonction de leur niveau perçu de corruption dans le secteur public. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/cpi-2025-press-release-feb10) February 10, 2026 [![Image 11: Transparency International Canada calls for an independent investigation into alleged corruption in Toronto Police Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1770346562753-LDP33QC1721QA1J94MW5/PRESS+RELEASE.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ti-canada-calls-for-an-independent-investigation-into-alleged-corruption-in-toronto-police-service) Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) is deeply troubled by allegations of corruption within the Toronto Police Service and the arrest of seven police officers and one retired officer. Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) est profondément préoccupée par les allégations de corruption au sein des services de police de Toronto et par l'arrestation de sept policiers et d'un policier à la retraite. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/ti-canada-calls-for-an-independent-investigation-into-alleged-corruption-in-toronto-police-service) February 6, 2026 [![Image 12: ISDA Webinar series on education and health](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1768924801667-NMXZK4T8PLRH4CYFTXMZ/WebinarSeriesBanner.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/isda-webinar-series-on-education-and-health) Transparency International Canada will co-host a two-part webinar series on education and health as part of its work under the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa project. The webinars build on the _ISDA – Lessons from the Field_ conference held in Ottawa (October 23, 2025) and are designed to engage stakeholders in Canada and globally who were unable to attend in person. [Read more →](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/isda-webinar-series-on-education-and-health) January 20, 2026 [![Image 13: TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CANADA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1764796958177-I67QFCO8Y7U6O63QLJFR/NEW%2BED%2BNews.jpg?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/news/transparency-international-newexecutivedirector2025) ### **Resources & Publications** [![Image 14: Raising the Bar: Where next for anti-bribery efforts in Canada?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1786392600495-CFVNYKAITMFSOZVRAQHL/Raising+the+Bar_V6+August+10_Page_01.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/raising-the-bar-where-next-for-anti-bribery-efforts-in-canada) [![Image 15: Stop Right Now](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1775072660154-NKOYZ452CACKJD3PDZG6/Transparency+International+Canada+_+Stop+Right+-+Briefing+Note+April+1+2026_Page_01.jpg?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/stop-right-now) [![Image 16: More than a paper tiger: Three priorities for the Canadian Financial Crimes agency](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1771615032298-7LBQHGX528F618OD45CB/MoreThanAPaperTiger_Front.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/more-than-a-paper-tiger) [![Image 17: Barriers to basics](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/8448d8ca-457f-435c-b9d9-37b320a13e80/2025_Report_BarriersToBasics_Page_01.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/barriers-to-basics) [![Image 18: Left Behind: Corruption in education and health services in Africa](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1731964350388-5S9WOR39EY4QG2DZG48A/240812_Report-LeftBehind.jpg?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/left-behind-corruption-in-education-and-health-services-in-africa) [![Image 19: Strategy 2030 Stratégie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1724375575672-L5T3M6LZ89L57XC9F9QA/Screenshot+2024-08-21+at+11.56.49%E2%80%AFAM.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/strategy-2030-stratgie) [![Image 20: WHITE PAPER: Bringing a "Failure to Prevent" Offence to Canada](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1753586258502-XYYE2M0NFSQJ4BNNKCFY/Failure_to_Prevent_Whitepaper_Page_01.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/wp-failuretopreventnov9) [![Image 21: Consultation on Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and AntiTerrorist Financing Regime](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1697737913602-2XLHOAEKOZG2DS0J5P0Q/Untitled-3+%281%29.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/consultation-on-strengthening-canadas-anti-money-laundering-and-antiterrorist-financing-regime) [![Image 22: Transparency of Environmental Assessments in Newfoundland and Labrador](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1692734036860-LFEDFE2BEO2ZU2UJXYSV/Newfoundland+and+Labrador+Report+2023+COVER.jpg?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/transparency-of-environmental-assessments-in-newfoundland-and-labrador) [![Image 23: Integrating Anti-Corruption in Canadian Foreign Policy](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5df7c3de2e4d3d3fce16c185/1765209181752-CCKTTZO6SDTIKQ753XVL/TI%2BCanada%2BOttawa%2BReport%2B2023_Page_01.png?format=300w)](http://transparencycanada.ca/research-materials/32v4uk9y3u06tg5awiscjm0sdxmlb4)