Non-Partisan • Source-Linked • Evidence-Based

Measuring Integrity,
Not Opinion

Integrity Index is a non-partisan transparency platform that gives every Canadian citizen real-time visibility into the financial interests of their elected officials. We use real public data, deterministic scoring and zero editorial bias.

Accessibility

Information is a right. Our platform is WCAG compliant and follows modern UX principles to ensure accessibility for all users.

Compliance

Rules only work if they are followed. Our algorithm monitors filing deadlines and reporting accuracy, auditing whether officials are meeting legal transparency obligations.

Transparency

We aggregate data from federal and provincial disclosure APIs, public contract registries, and lobbying databases, all verified against official legislative records.

The Integrity Score

Every elected official receives a score from 0 to 100 with a corresponding letter grade. The score measures transparency, compliance and financial separation. It is not a measure of political performance or ideology.

A perfect score of 100 means zero detected conflicts, timely disclosures, no suspicious trading patterns and full separation between legislative duties and personal financial interests.

The Formula

S(m)wᵢFᵢ(m)100

Version 2.0 of our formula. Six weighted factors, each scored independently. No single factor can dominate the score.

The Six Factors

Each factor independently measures one dimension of financial integrity. The weighted sum produces the final score.

Financial Conflict

30%

Detects when a member sits on a committee that regulates an industry while simultaneously holding stocks in that industry.

F_C

Contract Proximity

20%

Flags government contracts awarded to companies where the member has disclosed financial ties, including partial ownership or board membership.

F_K

Lobbying Exposure

15%

Measures the volume of registered lobbying meetings between an official and private-sector lobbyists during their term.

F_L

Disclosure Timeliness

15%

Tracks how quickly the member files required financial disclosures after the statutory deadline. Late filings reduce transparency.

F_D

Trading Activity

10%

Assesses the volume of personal stock trades and whether the member's portfolio significantly outperforms the market - a potential indicator of information advantage.

F_T

Legislative Proximity

10%

Identifies when a member sponsors or co-sponsors legislation that directly benefits sectors where they hold more than $10,000 in personal assets.

F_P

Grading Scale

A+

97–100

93–96

A−

90–92

B+

85–89

80–84

B−

75–79

C+

70–74

65–69

C−

60–64

50–59

0–49

Data Sources

All data comes directly from official government sources:

•Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC)
•LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
•House of Commons Member Directory (OurCommons API)
•Ontario Legislative Assembly
•Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada
•Proactive Disclosure - Government of Canada Open Data
•Open Parliament API (openparliament.ca)
•Represent API (represent.opennorth.ca)

Disclaimer

The Integrity Index is an independent, non-partisan transparency tool. All data is sourced from publicly available federal and provincial disclosure records. While we strive for accuracy, this data is provided "as-is" for informational purposes only.

The Integrity Score and associated letter grades are metrics designed to measure administrative transparency and filing behavior. They do not constitute legal findings, official government ratings, or accusations of misconduct. Users should verify critical information through official legislative channels.

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