The Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) is the Canadian legislation implementing its obligations under the UN Convention against Corruption. The CFPOA applies to persons and companies and makes it a criminal offence for persons or companies to bribe foreign public officials to obtain or retain a business advantage.
The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (the Act) was enacted on December 16, 2014, and brought into force on June 1, 2015. The Act delivers on Canada’s international commitments to contribute to global efforts to increase transparency and deter corruption in the extractive sector by requiring extractive entities active in Canada to publicly disclose, on an annual basis, specific payments made to all governments in Canada and abroad.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a mandate to investigate and tackle corruption domestically and Internationally. The RCMP has exclusive jurisdiction to investigate international corruption under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA).
Part of the RCMP’s international mandate under the CFPOA is to conduct investigations that may involve:
Prevention is key to fighting corruption. As such, the RCMP is committed to working with industry partners, civil society and other stakeholders to prevent and detect international corruption.
GOPAC was founded in October 2002 as a result of a Global Conference in Ottawa, Canada which brought together over 170 parliamentarians and 400 observers dedicated to fighting corruption and improving good governance. It was at this meeting that the Board of Directors approved the GOPAC Constitution. GOPAC became a legal entity in the fall of 2003 – a not-for-profit under Canadian law.
GOPAC is unique in that it is the only international network of parliamentarians focused solely on combating corruption. Its members represent more than 50 countries in all regions of the world. They are current or former legislators or legislators who have been denied their right to take office. Their collaboration is non-partisan.
| The World Bank Group considers corruption a major challenge to its twin goals of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity for the poorest 40 percent of people in developing countries. In addition, reducing corruption is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals and achieving the ambitious targets set for Financing for Development. It is a priority for the World Bank Group and many of its partners.
This link provides access to reports, initiatives, and access to useful links to global partners and stakeholders in the fight against corruption |
TRACE is a globally recognized anti-bribery business association and leading provider of shared-cost third party risk management solutions. Members and clients include over 500 multinational companies located worldwide. TRACE is headquartered in the United States and registered in Canada, with a presence on five continents. For more information, visit www.TRACEinternational.org.
TRACE International is a highly respected organization that provides a wealth of information and tools for public and private organizations. From its TRACE country profile Matrix and training offerings to its due diligence services and insightful articles, TRACE International is an important international player and advocate for Anti-Corruption measures.
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