Well, historically that's certainly been correct, and that's been noted by the OECD and the other organizations that monitor these things. Of course, the OECD is particularly interested in how we do vis-à-vis the OECD's anti-corruption convention, but yes, in the past, quite frankly, we've been seen as a laggard. There's nothing sensational in saying that. It has been well documented.
But ever since we signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the RCMP was mandated to create specialized teams to enforce the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, we've been doing a lot better. I've heard RCMP officers speak several times over the last few years on their involvement in enforcing the CFPOA. They're working hard at it. It's very convincing. I think they're very committed to the objectives.
I'm glad to be asked this question, because I did want to have an opportunity to say that good law on the books is really important and essential, and Transparency International Canada is behind the adoption of Bill S-14. But just as in any other country of the world, legislation is only as good as it is enforced, especially in the criminal law area.
I know that's not the mandate of this committee today—you're looking at a piece of legislation—but keep in mind that we must have the RCMP and the prosecution services adequately resourced to enforce the legislation.