Abstract
Using R. v. Karigar, a 2013 ruling of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as a starting point, this article addresses the question of effectiveness of the Canada Corruption of Public Officials Act and Bill S-14: An Act to Amend the Foreign Public Officials Act.
The article points out that through the years Canada has become much more effective in pursuing the goal of prosecuting those that through activities banned by the legislation in question distort free competition not only in Canada but anywhere else in the world as well.
The authors remind corporate directors to remain vigilant and abstain from practices prohibited by this legislation, as aside from facing potential imprisonment and significant fines, following breach of the legislation in question, directors must also be aware that they are personally accountable.
The article points out that through the years Canada has become much more effective in pursuing the goal of prosecuting those that through activities banned by the legislation in question distort free competition not only in Canada but anywhere else in the world as well.
The authors remind corporate directors to remain vigilant and abstain from practices prohibited by this legislation, as aside from facing potential imprisonment and significant fines, following breach of the legislation in question, directors must also be aware that they are personally accountable.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of American Academic Research |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| ISSN | 2328-1227 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2018 |
Keywords
- Canada Corruption of Public Officials Act, Bill S-14,c orruption, public officials, bribe, corporate accountability, liability, punishment, fines,Karigar, corporate directors, personal liability