Integrity Review of Public Procurement in Quebec, Canada
A Strategic Approach to Corruption Risks
This report provides a targeted analysis of the measures taken to strengthen integrity and combat corruption in public procurement in Quebec, Canada. It was produced at the request of the Government of Quebec following the uncovering of cases of corruption by the Commission of Inquiry on the Awarding and Management of Public Contracts in the Construction Industry (Charbonneau Commission). This report analyses the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Charbonneau Commission and benchmarks these measures against good practices in OECD countries. The report highlights how to adopt a strategic and proactive approach to developing a robust integrity system and ways to mitigate the risks of corruption at all stages of the public procurement cycle.
Also available in: French
Executive summary
The fight against corruption in public procurement, a particularly vulnerable sector, requires a framework and actors capable of responding to a multitude of risks affecting the entire public procurement cycle. Quebec has taken an ambitious step in response to the recommendations of the Charbonneau Commission. Optimal application of these measures could have a decisive impact on public confidence in its governmental institutions and in their management of public funds. In order to complement recent reforms and strengthen the efforts undertaken, Quebec could define a comprehensive and strategic approach that would enable it to anticipate the risk of corruption affecting the conduct of public procurement.
Also available in: French
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