Canada toughens foreign bribery law

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Corruption has been a hot topic in Canada recently with a series of scandals involving both the public and private sectors making headlines. On 5 February, Canada’s federal government introduced amendments, which will strengthen the country’s main law aimed at bribery abroad. The changes will make it easier for Canada to prosecute Canadians and Canadian companies who bribe or try to bribe foreign public officials.Read more

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Transparency International Canada notes Canada’s improvement in combatting bribery and corruption but urges the government to take steps to become an active enforcer