[1] Branding itself as "Canadians leading the anti-corruption movement," TI Canada plays a pivotal role in advocating for transparency, accountability, and integrity across government, business, and civil society.
In 2023, the Ontario government faced significant controversy over its decision to remove certain lands from the protected Greenbelt area, a move widely criticized for lacking transparency and accountability.
"[5] In its 2017 report, "No Reason to Hide: Unmasking the Anonymous Owners of Canadian Companies and Trusts," TI Canada highlighted significant gaps in transparency regarding property ownership in Vancouver.
[6] Research by TIC showed that between 29 and half of the 100 most valuable residential properties in the Greater Vancouver area are owned using methods that obscure the identity of the buyer, and that four are registered in offshore jurisdictions.
[6] TIC recommends that the Canadian federal government should require all companies and trusts in the country to identify their beneficial owners, and publish the collected information in a registry that is accessible to the public.