CBA-ACT Proud to Sponsor First Anti-Corruption Course Book January 18, 2016 A comprehensive account of the historical, social, economic and political dimensions of corruption and compares the US, UK and Canadian Anti-Corruption regimes.
Professor Adam Dodek of University of Ottawa wins 2015 Walter Owen Book Prize July 30, 2015 The Foundation for Legal Research’s (FLR) 2015 Walter Owen Book Prize has been awarded to Adam Dodek, Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, for his book Solicitor-Client Privilege, published by Lexis-Nexis.
CBA-Anti-Corruption Team comments on Public Works and Government Services Canada anti-corruption rules (Integrity Framework) May 11, 2015 The CBA’s Anti-Corruption Team wrote to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada outlining concerns about the current Integrity Framework.
RCMP charge SNC-Lavalin with corruption under the CFPOA February 19, 2015 The RCMP has laid charges against SNC-Lavalin for corrupt practices arising out of links to projects in Libya.
Federal Government looking to modify anti-corruption rules January 27, 2015 Public Works and Government Services Canada is considering amending their Integrity Framework.
The CBA defends integrity of solicitor-client privilege in Minister of National Revenue v. Thompson December 04, 2014 In its intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada in the appeal of Minister of National Revenue v. Thompson, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) defends the integrity of solicitor-client privilege
CBA comments on Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act as part of Bill C-43 November 21, 2014 In November 2014, CBA responded to measures in Bill C-43 - Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2 enacting the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act.
Public consultation on Phase 4 monitoring of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention November 12, 2014 Phase 4 of country-monitoring is focused more on detection, enforcement, and corporate liability, and other major topics relevant to adequate implementation of the Convention's obligations.
SCC brings welcome clarity to conflicts rule July 14, 2013 The Supreme Court of Canada today brought greater clarity to the practical application of the conflicts rule with the release of the McKercher decision.
Anti-Corruption Waivers Now a Condition of Trade Commissioner Service New rules mandate firms to declare whether they, or an affiliate, are under charge or have been convicted under Canada’s anti-corruption laws during the past five years.