Cabinet is scrutinizing millions in funding for the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) following allegations of financial misconduct among its directors, according to a Department of Social Development memo. Blacklock's Reporter says over the past three years, the BBPA has received a total of $5,217,345 in grants."The organization is undergoing an independent review and forensic audit into allegations of financial misconduct," stated the May 7 briefing note. "As we await results of this audit, the government is reviewing funding provided to the organization in question to ensure related expenditures align with the provisions of the agreement signed by the recipient."The memo, titled Allegations Of Financial Misconduct By Black Business And Professional Association Board Of Directors, further emphasized, "Pending the results of the review, we will respond appropriately to maintain the integrity and transparency of our grants and contributions agreement."CBC Toronto reported on May 13 that records suggest the Association concealed over $800,000 in "related party transactions" with friends and associates of directors, which charities are required to disclose under the Income Tax Act. The Toronto-based BBPA, registered as a charity in 1983 to promote "equity and opportunities," has denied any wrongdoing, and no police charges have been filed."The board of directors is alleged to have used government grants and sponsorship donations to award contracts to companies linked to a former president and CEO," noted the briefing. The Department of Social Development is awaiting an independent auditor's report on the matter."The Government of Canada always takes allegations of this nature seriously," the note continued. "The government remains committed to operating with integrity and transparency when managing grants and contribution agreements and expects funding recipients to do the same. Should the government determine funds it provided directly to an organization were used inappropriately, it will respond using tools at its disposal."Funding for black business groups saw a significant increase in 2020 with the introduction of a $33 million federal loan guarantee program exclusively for Black entrepreneurs. "Economic empowerment is an essential part of justice," said the Prime Minister at the time. "It’s justice against a system that has locked out far too many Black entrepreneurs and denied them the same opportunities as other Canadians."Statistics Canada reported in 2019 that 1.2 million people in Canada identified as black, with about half, over 623,000, being immigrants from countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Somalia. "Ottawa, Lethbridge, and Moncton had the fastest-growing black population in the country between 1996 and 2016," noted the report..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Cabinet is scrutinizing millions in funding for the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) following allegations of financial misconduct among its directors, according to a Department of Social Development memo. Blacklock's Reporter says over the past three years, the BBPA has received a total of $5,217,345 in grants."The organization is undergoing an independent review and forensic audit into allegations of financial misconduct," stated the May 7 briefing note. "As we await results of this audit, the government is reviewing funding provided to the organization in question to ensure related expenditures align with the provisions of the agreement signed by the recipient."The memo, titled Allegations Of Financial Misconduct By Black Business And Professional Association Board Of Directors, further emphasized, "Pending the results of the review, we will respond appropriately to maintain the integrity and transparency of our grants and contributions agreement."CBC Toronto reported on May 13 that records suggest the Association concealed over $800,000 in "related party transactions" with friends and associates of directors, which charities are required to disclose under the Income Tax Act. The Toronto-based BBPA, registered as a charity in 1983 to promote "equity and opportunities," has denied any wrongdoing, and no police charges have been filed."The board of directors is alleged to have used government grants and sponsorship donations to award contracts to companies linked to a former president and CEO," noted the briefing. The Department of Social Development is awaiting an independent auditor's report on the matter."The Government of Canada always takes allegations of this nature seriously," the note continued. "The government remains committed to operating with integrity and transparency when managing grants and contribution agreements and expects funding recipients to do the same. Should the government determine funds it provided directly to an organization were used inappropriately, it will respond using tools at its disposal."Funding for black business groups saw a significant increase in 2020 with the introduction of a $33 million federal loan guarantee program exclusively for Black entrepreneurs. "Economic empowerment is an essential part of justice," said the Prime Minister at the time. "It’s justice against a system that has locked out far too many Black entrepreneurs and denied them the same opportunities as other Canadians."Statistics Canada reported in 2019 that 1.2 million people in Canada identified as black, with about half, over 623,000, being immigrants from countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Somalia. "Ottawa, Lethbridge, and Moncton had the fastest-growing black population in the country between 1996 and 2016," noted the report..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
