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Carney is a shareholder in Brookfield. Key controversies involving Brookfield include: Indigenous Rights and Environmental Allegations: Brookfield, through subsidiaries, has been accused by Global Witness of contributing to deforestation and attempting to evict Indigenous communities in Brazil. In Canada, a Brookfield subsidiary was involved in a lawsuit with the Mississauga First Nation regarding hydro dam projects. Tax Avoidance Concerns: Research from Canadians for Tax Fairness and CICTAR identified that Brookfield has used tax havens, such as the Cayman Islands, and maintained a significant tax gap, sparking accusations of dodging over $5 billion in Canadian taxes. Mark Carney and Political Conflicts: As Carney became involved with the Liberal Party of Canada, critics focused on his continuing financial interest in Brookfield. This included concerns over his involvement with a company that advocates for carbon reduction while managing carbon-heavy assets, such as oil pipelines, potentially conflicting with government climate policies. Brookfield has a massive REIT.