Canada passes landmark legislation to fight corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing

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Title: Canada Edges Up in List of Least Corrupt Nations u2013 But Still Not Back in Top Ten Tier

Summary: Canada has moved up to 12th place with a score of 76 in Transparency International's 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), but still lacks a top ten ranking. The country is facing challenges in enforcement of corruption offenses and has seen limited progress in combating corruption. However, there are efforts underway to improve transparency and accountability, including the introduction of a publicly accessible corporate beneficial ownership registry and strengthening of anti-money laundering measures.