OECD’s Phase 4 Follow-Up Report on Canada finds foreign bribery enforcement remains weak, with few prosecutions and ongoing gaps in corporate liability and investigative capacity 

The report acknowledges progress in strengthening Canada’s legal framework, including reforms to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) and the introduction of remediation agreements, but notes continued challenges in detecting and pursuing foreign-bribery cases. It highlights persistently low enforcement outcomes, limited use of investigative tools and insufficient data on cases, recommending improved detection, whistleblowing mechanisms and stronger prosecutorial capacity to enhance effectiveness…