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Zak Vescera
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Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation
Vancouver
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By Zak Vescera Verified| Investigative Journalism Foundation@ The NDP says voters can’t trust Conservatives’ tough talk on tax havens after an IJF investigation revealed several Tories invested in a company they’ve criticized for using offshore funds. The IJF found seven Conservative candidates including deputy leader Melissa Lantsman disclosed investments related to Brookfield Asset Management, a global investment giant formerly chaired by Liberal Leader Mark Carney.
Deputy Conservative leader invested in Brookfield while attacking Mark Carney for running the investment giant
By Zak Vescera Verified| Investigative Journalism Foundation@ Multiple Conservative MPs personally invested in Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s former company, a business their party has spent weeks attacking in the lead-up to this month’s election, according to an IJF analysis. Disclosure reports filed to the Office of the Conflict of Interest show that seven Conservative MPs, including deputy leader Melissa Lantsman and two former shadow ministers, disclosed owning stock in investment firm Brookfield Asset Management and related companies since 2024.
By Zak Vescera Verified| Investigative Journalism Foundation@ The NDP says voters can’t trust Conservatives’ tough talk on tax havens after an IJF investigation revealed several Tories invested in a company they’ve criticized for using offshore funds. The IJF found seven Conservative candidates including deputy leader Melissa Lantsman disclosed investments related to Brookfield Asset Management, a global investment giant formerly chaired by Liberal Leader Mark Carney.
Company Info
Investigative Journalism Foundation
The Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media outlet established in 2023. Its mission is to publish in-depth investigative journalism that promotes accountability and transparency in Canada. The IJF focuses on public interest journalism, utilizing databases to track political donations, lobbying activities, and government spending. The foundation produces comprehensive investigative reports aimed at uncovering abuses of power and systemic issues. It maintains extensive databases that are accessible to journalists, academics, and the public, enhancing transparency in governance. The IJF collaborates with various prominent media outlets, including CBC, The National Post, and CTV, to broaden the reach of its findings and support local news coverage. The IJF has received several accolades, including recognition from Fast Forward’s 2024 Accelerator for tech nonprofits and a Digital Publishing Award in Data Journalism. It emphasizes transparency by disclosing donor information and is a member of the National NewsMedia Council of Canada and the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Vancouver, Canada
+1 647-955-3304
Founded: 2020