Dreaming of a world without corruption

Article Abstract:

Corrupt business and civil service practices, such as kickback solicitation and influence peddling, act as significant brakes on economic growth in several developing nations. Since 1994, Peter Eigen's Transparency International has been working to eliminate such corruption.

International aspects, Prevention, Ethical aspects, Corporations, Political corruption, Business ethics, Bribery, Corporate corruption, Commercial crimes

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Evasive action

Article Abstract:

Ralph Kydd gives seminars in Toronto, Ontario, describing how people can set up offshore bank accounts to avoid Canada's high tax rates. The seminars cost $49 per person and are very popular. Kydd also gives information on how to set up foreign trusts and corporations.

Foreign investments, Finance, Cover Story, Practice, Study and teaching, Investment advisers, Tax havens, Canadians, Kydd, Ralph

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Redecorating history: a battle grows over renovating Rideau Hall

Article Abstract:

Two former National Capital Commission designers and curators criticized the redecoration of Rideau Hall by Gerda Hnatyshyn, the wife of former Gov Ramon Hnatyshyn. They alleged their her redesign took too long and was not historically accurate.

Political activity, Remodeling and renovation, Historic sites, Ottawa, Ontario, Governors' spouses, Hnatyshyn, Gerda

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