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Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonMayoral candidate and current Edmonton ward councillor Tim Cartmell has, so far, brought in more in corporate donations than any other candidate in Edmonton's upcoming municipal elections. (Via Facebook) With businesses and unions again free to put money behind Alberta political candidates, corporate donations are shaping up to have a big influence on Edmonton’s municipal election this fall.Financial disclosure statements show that in the first …Read Article
Big money is back in Edmonton elections

Canada Revenue Agency · VancouverGrace Christian Chapel had its charitable status revoked by the Canada Revenue Agency in November. Newly published documents show improper use of funds prompted the revocation. (Grace Christian Chapel Facebook page) Millions of dollars in non-charitable spending and large transfers of funds to cover directors’ personal expenses were behind the decision to revoke the charitable status of two connected Vancouver-area Christian organizations, newly…Read Article
New allegations made public about improper spending by revoked Christian charities

Ottawa, Ontario · OttawaOttawa banned a contractor from winning more federal awards, but not before a linked firm got a contract with Parks Canada. (Public Services and Procurement Canada via Facebook) More than two years after Quebec officials barred a security contracting business from provincial contracting, federal procurement officers have imposed their own five-year ban — but not before a related company landed a contract. The ban on Neptune Security Services Inc…Read Article