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Canadians call for greater federal action on anniversary of Panama Papers' scandal

News Team, 03/04/2020

On the four-year anniversary since the Panama Papers scandal came to light on 3 April 2016, Canadians have seen few signs that the federal government has cracked down on international tax avoidance and evasion, according to pressure groups, Canadians for Tax Fairness and Échec aux Paradis Fiscaux.

“Other countries have taken tax evaders to court and recovered billions from the Panama leaks, but despite some tough talk from this government, there hasn’t been a single conviction. This lack of progress sends a message to tax evaders and their enablers that you can avoid detection and punishment in Canada,” bemoaned Toby Sange...


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