Citing fraud risk, Canada cuts immigration incentive for temporary foreign workers
News follows IJF/CBC investigation into black market for Labour Market Impact Assessments
The IJF earns 3 nominations for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Reporting on government procurement, financial crime and lobbying links recognized
B.C. crypto fraudster and his business ordered to pay $18.4M for ‘blatant and repeated’ lies
David Smillie diverted $13M in bitcoin and ether from ezBtc platform to gambling sites
Canada’s financial watchdog has more data on fishy transactions than ever. So why are police getting fewer reports?
Observers say trend betrays lack of investment in combating surge of financial crime
Introducing Max Hartshorn, the IJF’s new technology manager
‘I want to make sure we are doing everything in our power to bring our stories and insights to users’
‘Quite startling’ wait-lists for addiction treatment in B.C. revealed in new documents
Freedom-of-information request shows crises in housing and health care drive long queues for publicly funded beds
So you’ve been scammed. Here’s how you might get your money back — without calling the cops
Toronto lawyer outlines strategy for using the civil courts to recover cash from scammers
Who has the ear of B.C.’s political leaders? The IJF breaks down lobbying by former public officials
Both David Eby and John Rustad have been lobbied by former public office-holders who served under their governments
Indigenous population of incarcerated women still rising despite calls to action
At least 72.3 per cent of Edmonton Institution for Women’s population identifies as Indigenous, the IJF has found.
Big Pharma firms lead B.C.’s top 10 list of public contract winners, thanks to pricey cancer drugs
AstraZeneca is the province’s number 1 supplier, with $1.3B in awards over last decade
Risk of fraud causing massive loss of public funds ‘not hypothetical,’ outgoing B.C. auditor general says
School district’s accidental loss to vendor scam shows need for fraud risk management and training
Parties trade blame following IJF investigation into B.C.’s addiction treatment bed numbers
NDP says counting system denounced as ‘bold faced lie’ began with Conservative leader’s government
One third of B.C.’s ‘publicly funded substance-use treatment beds’ don’t provide any treatment
Victoria advocate ‘furious’ to learn province includes low-barrier housing in its total
Angela Amato joins the IJF as new Edmonton investigative reporter
The foundation’s first Alberta-based journalist hopes to focus on Indigenous issues and police accountability
Facebook ads promoting big ‘targeted’ returns on real estate investments should raise red flags, experts say
But promos that some call ‘highly problematic’ likely don't break any rules
New IJF database shines light on political donations and government spending in Vancouver and Victoria
West Coast Accountability tracks campaign contributions and procurement at 3 levels of government in B.C.
Fraud ruling against B.C. crypto platform too little, too late for former customer
Panel makes novel finding that ezBtc was trading in futures contracts, making it subject to securities law
The IJF launches procurement database to help uncover government waste and corruption
New resource includes thousands of federal and B.C. government tenders and awards
At least $80M in new contracts to SNC-Lavalin since guilty plea over payments to dictator's son: IJF analysis
‘Classic Canadian compromise’ allowed firm to remain eligible for public projects, experts say
Vancouver real estate developer surrenders to court after two arrest warrants issued for skipping hearings
Bob Fraser of the Cynterra Group pledges he’ll repay funds owing to contractors ‘in the next few days’
American authorities say a B.C. company laundered cash for scammers. Where was the Canadian investigation?
Four years after RevenueWire signed $6.75M settlement with U.S. FTC, no sign of action in Canada
Lawyer linked to alleged B.C. mortgage fraud scheme has 8 licence suspensions
Surrey’s Rohita Pannu one of three professionals linked to accused scammer Hon Kit Chung
Fake mortgage broker pocketed millions in loans meant for homeowners, regulator and lawsuits say
Hon Kit Chung allegedly used complicated web of numbered companies, fake liens in B.C. scheme
Vancouver man facing possible jail time on securities charge still owes millions in unpaid fines
B.C. Securities Commission working to recover $34.8 million from Scott Low and his companies
Woman who defrauded Christian investors faces new allegations of misleading Vancouver do-gooders
Pastor files complaint against Cherie Evangeline White over affordable housing scheme
Investigative Journalism Foundation nominated twice for Digital Publishing Awards
Kate Schneider and Roberto Rocha receive data journalism nods for stories on military exports and cash-for-access fundraisers
Vancouver real estate developer boasting big returns on Facebook has 'some very, very angry investors’
The Cynterra Group is at the centre of several lawsuits, along with concerns about advertising and a review by securities investigators
Customers who say they were scammed by crypto founder ask why B.C. regulator didn’t act sooner
David Smillie is accused of defrauding customers of $13 million deposited on ezBtc platform
Where is David Smillie? Alleged crypto scammer nowhere to be found as customers try to recoup losses
Founder of failed B.C. company a no-show as hearing on alleged $13-million fraud begins
Is B.C.'s home flipping tax today's solution to yesterday's problem?
Data suggest speculators currently play only a small role in real estate market
How white-collar criminals cashed in on the chaos of COVID-19
Canada saw a surge in financial crime during the pandemic that experts say continues today
‘One website gets shut down, 10 pop up’: Inside the struggle to stop crypto scams
Vast majority of B.C. warnings about suspicious investments involve cryptocurrency