Canada makes progress in corruption fight


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Issue 256 - 14 Jun 2013 | 7 minute read

For many years Canada had a reputation as a laggard when it came to enforcing its anti-corruption law. But things are changing, with forthcoming law amendments, a strengthening of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s abilities and some high-profile investigations under way, writes Eleanor Gillespie. So far, 2013 has been a landmark year for Canada’s anti-corruption campaigners. It has seen the second conviction of a Canadian natural resources company – Griffiths Energy International – under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) and the attempt to strengthen the Act through significant amendments (Bill S-14) submitted to parliament in February.

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