Description: According to Transparency International, Canada has improved its record in combating corruption and bribery among Canadian companies that operate in foreign markets.

Source: CBC

Date: October 23, 2014

Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2568579479/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Why is it important that Canada should more actively enforce its rules on combating corruption by its companies in foreign markets?
2. Given that only a handful of countries enforce these rules, does this mean that Canadian companies are likely to lose out on foreign contracts?
3. What are the various steps that Canada took to improve its record?