Transparency, anti-bribery and anti-corruption
Canada advances responsible business conduct abroad through its efforts to combat corruption.
Anti-bribery and corruption
The (CFPOA), came into force in 1999. It is Canada’s legislation to implement the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. The Act makes it a criminal offence to bribe a foreign public official. Under this law, individuals and corporations can be prosecuted for offences committed in Canada and abroad. In October 2017, facilitation payments were included under the scope of the CFPOA. Facilitation payments are payments made to foreign government officials to speed up or facilitate routine transactions such as permits. In September 2018, a Remediation Agreement regime came into force, which is a tool available for use by prosecutorial authorities — at their discretion, in the public interest and in appropriate circumstances — to address corporate criminal wrongdoing.
The CFPOA reinforces Canada’s leadership role in fighting corruption and promoting transparent business practices at an international level. It also confirms the Government of Canada’s commitment to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Learn more about Canada’s efforts to combat on the ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ website.
Transparency
Canada also advances responsible business conduct abroad through its efforts to improve transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. The (ESTMA) was brought into force in 2015. This act delivers on Canada’s international commitments to contribute to global efforts to increase transparency and deter corruption in the extractive sector. ESTMA requires that certain businesses involved in the commercial development of oil, gas and minerals report the payments they make to governments in Canada and abroad. Further information can be found on .
Canada joined the as a supporting country and donor in 2007. The EITI supports improved transparency in resource-rich developing countries by publishing and verifying company payments and government receipts from oil, gas and mining operations.
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