According to a report from Transparency International published today, Canada is viewed as one of the least corrupt countries in the world and is an "inspiration" for the United States and other nations in North and South America.
However, "rampant" corruption exists in numerous countries around the world, including top targets of Canadian development assistance such as Ukraine, Haiti and especially Afghanistan, according to the Berlin-based watchdog.
Canada has ranked eighth globally, in a tie with Australia and the Netherlands, in its index that assesses internal perceptions of corruption in 180 countries.
Canada, with a score of 8.7 out of 10, serves "as a benchmark and inspiration for the Americas," Transparency International said in its report.
Canada's score, as high as 9.0 in 2002, went down to 8.4 in 2005 as a result of the Liberal sponsorship scandal. It bounced up to 8.7 in the 2007 TI index, a level it has maintained in the two subsequent TI studies.
The only other G8 country in the top 15 was Germany, which was tied for 14th place with Ireland.
According to a report from Transparency International published today, Canada is viewed as one of the least corrupt countries in the world and is an "inspiration" for the United States and other nations in North and South America.
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