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ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2017

Government Of Canada Consults On Tools To Address Corporate Wrongdoing

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Many jurisdictions around the world have implemented frameworks to deter and address the consequences of criminal and quasi-criminal business practices by corporations

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Possible Adoption of Deferred Prosecution Agreements and Expansion of Integrity Regime

Many jurisdictions around the world have implemented frameworks to deter and address the consequences of criminal and quasi-criminal business practices by corporations. In an effort to ensure that Canada has the right tools to address corporate crimes, on September 25, 2017, the Canadian government launched a public consultation on the potential adoption of a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) regime (DPA Regime) and possible modifications to the Canadian integrity regime (Integrity Regime) which can disqualify businesses from federal government contracts. The consultation period ends on November 17, 2017.

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