The Canadian division of the anti-corruption group Transparency International (TI) has recommended that Canada join a global movement toward adopting deferred prosecution agreements for dealing with corporate crime.
In a July 12 report, the nonprofit group said the use of DPAs would have “the effect of promoting compliance and allowing for efficient use of investigative and prosecutorial resources.” Using DPAs also could increase transparency in resolving corporate crime and lead to more voluntary disclosures of wrongdoing by companies, the report said.
