Canaccord Genuity

Canaccord Genuity is a global, full‐service financial services firm that provides advisory services, investment solutions, and capital markets services to a diverse range of individual, institutional, and corporate clients.

CCI Score

15.23

-0.07% May 31

Latest Event

Human Rights Statement

Canaccord Genuity's human rights statement outlines its commitment to ethical business practices by strictly prohibiting child labour, slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking while promoting equal employment opportunities and enforcing ethical standards across its supply chain.

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SABOTEUR

Canaccord Genuity is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2025

Human Rights Statement
76.76

Canaccord Genuity's human rights statement outlines its commitment to ethical business practices by strictly prohibiting child labour, slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking while promoting equal employment opportunities and enforcing ethical standards across its supply chain.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The company’s Human Rights Statement emphasizes a strong commitment to labor rights, including adherence to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and clear policies against child labour, forced labour, slavery, and human trafficking. This demonstrates proactive ethical labor practices and worker rights initiatives.

Human Rights Statement
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The statement extends its ethical commitments to its supply chain by explicitly prohibiting practices such as forced labour, slavery, and human trafficking, ensuring that suppliers adhere to the same high human rights standards as the company itself.

Human Rights Statement
MAY

14

2024

Canaccord Genuity Executive Donation to Canadian Conservatives
-33.77

A Canaccord Genuity executive, Dan Daviau, donated the maximum allowed amount to Canada’s Conservative Party in February, demonstrating the firm’s engagement in high-stakes political funding that may bolster authoritarian tendencies.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

Canaccord Genuity’s executive donation falls under Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts. The significant contribution to the Conservative Party, which is widely seen as part of a broader trend of financial backing for right-wing, potentially authoritarian political movements, suggests active corporate complicity in influencing political landscapes. From a left-leaning perspective, this donation is concerning given its potential to support policies that undermine democratic accountability.

Conservatives Crush Trudeau at Fundraising, With Backing From Business Leaders
-35

Executive Political Engagement

March 20

The donation made by Canaccord Genuity’s executive, Dan Daviau, also reflects Executive Political Engagement. Daviau’s active participation in political fundraising indicates that the company's leadership is directly involved in shaping political outcomes that may favor regressive or authoritarian policies. This behavior raises concerns regarding the firm's commitment to democratic principles.

Conservatives Crush Trudeau at Fundraising, With Backing From Business Leaders
MAY

14

2024

Canaccord Genuity Executive Donates to Conservative Political Fund
-36.02

An article reports that Canaccord Genuity's executive, Daviau, donated the maximum allowable amount to Canada's Conservative Party, bolstering its financial war chest against progressive policies and Prime Minister Trudeau's leadership.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The article highlights that a top executive from Canaccord Genuity made a significant political donation, aligning the firm with efforts to financially empower a political party that is actively opposing progressive policies. This financial involvement is viewed as enabling a political agenda that, from an anti-fascist perspective, risks contributing to authoritarian tendencies.

Finance Executives Help Canada's Conservatives Crush Trudeau at the Money Game
JUN

17

2022

Modern Slavery Statement
53.93

Canaccord Genuity released its Modern Slavery Statement outlining its journey to assess and mitigate modern slavery risks within its operations and supply chains. The document highlights robust policies, due diligence processes, and supplier risk assessments that aim to safeguard human rights and ensure ethical practices across its business operations.
+75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The statement demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding labor rights and human rights practices through detailed policies, training, and clear anti-slavery frameworks. The company acknowledges low risk in its direct operations but actively engages in mitigating risks across its supply chain.

Modern Slavery Statement
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

The document outlines comprehensive measures to address supply chain risks, including risk assessments, due diligence processes, and the implementation of contractual clauses with suppliers. While challenges remain, the proactive approach reflects a commitment to ethical supply chain practices.

Modern Slavery Statement