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  • Carleton PhD Candidate Creates Corruption-Buster Protocol for Municipalities

    3 February 2012 igo-admin

    Carleton University – February 3, 2012 – It’s a question that often comes up in city halls across Canada: How exactly does a municipal government reduce the risk of corruption? Carleton University PhD candidate Christian Bordeleau knows the answer. He has designed Canada’s first certification protocol that municipalities can use to become more transparent [...]. Read More

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A word from the President

Ethics and good governance are crucial elements for ensuring proper functioning of a democracy, and are at the heart of public concerns in Canadian society.  In 1977, the new Quebec Act Respecting the Financing of Political Parties was adopted unanimously; proof of the will of elected officials to equip themselves with standards that favour public integrity.

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IGO Certifications Program

Certification in good governance for Canadian municipalities

The world of municipal politics is driven by a desire to improve its practices in good governance. Evolving public administration becomes more sophisticated and designed to the highest standards of ethics.

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