Read about the WRMC’s work on repurposing frozen assets to assist those forcibly displaced by acts of grand corruption.
Frozen Russian Assets and the Reconstruction of Ukraine: Legal Options
This research paper assesses the four main legal options in dealing with frozen Russian assets: continued freezing, confiscation, private claims, and enforcement of a foreign judgement or international award.
Seizing Russian Assets: Canada has the Spirit of International Law on its Side
WRMC Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption member Prof. Robert Currie outlines the international legal aspects of Canada’s new legislation to seize and repurpose frozen foreign assets.
Combating Corruption Internationally a Top Foreign Policy Priority for Canadians
As Russian oligarchs’ assets are seized worldwide in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, Canada has a clear opportunity to significantly ramp up global anti-corruption efforts with its international partners and allies.
Canadians overwhelmingly support an International Anti-Corruption Court
New survey from the WRMC and Angus Reid Institute shows seven in ten Canadians support an International Anti-Corruption Court and a majority believe the government should be taking a lead on combating corruption.