About the Integrity Score
A simple, transparent way to see how we assess parliamentary accountability.
Our Mission
IntegrityIndex.ca provides Canadians with transparent, accessible information about their elected representatives' financial interests and potential conflicts of interest.
We believe that democracy works best when citizens have the tools to hold their representatives accountable. Our Integrity Score is one way to help voters understand how their MP or MPP's financial activities might intersect with their legislative work.
How It Works
Every member starts with a score of 100. We subtract points for four types of risk factors: trade volume, sector conflicts, late filings, and legislative proximity to personal investments.
The result is a 0–100 Integrity Score with a letter grade (A–F). This score is for transparency only and is not a legal or official finding.
The Formula
I = 100 − (PT + PC + PD + PL)
Integrity Score I; deductions: PT Trades, PC Conflicts, PD Delays, PL Legislation
Every member starts at 100. We subtract points for four types of risk. The result is a 0–100 Integrity Score and a letter grade (A–F).
Health Gauge
Each penalty reduces the score:
P_T — Trade volume
−5 points per trade (buy or sell) in the last 12 months. Cap: −30 points.
Why it matters: Frequent trading while in office can create conflicts with the public interest.
P_C — Sector conflict
−15 points when a member sits on a committee that regulates an industry and also holds stocks in that industry.
Why it matters: Regulating a sector while owning shares in it can bias decisions.
P_D — Late filings
−1 point per 10 days a disclosure is filed after the 30-day legal grace period.
Why it matters: Late filing undermines transparency. We deduct points so repeated delays are visible.
P_L — Legislative proximity
−20 points when a member sponsors (or leads) a bill that directly affects a sector where they hold more than $10,000 in assets.
Why it matters: Sponsoring legislation that impacts your own investments is a clear conflict.
Data Sources
All data comes directly from official government sources:
- Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC)
- LEGISinfo (Parliament of Canada)
- House of Commons Member Directory
- Ontario Legislative Assembly
Legal Notice
This is version 1 of our methodology. We built it to be easy to understand for Canadian voters. Grades are for transparency only and are not a legal or official finding.