12.5.1 The Criminal Code of Canada, Section 748, Sub-Section 3 prohibits anyone who has been convicted of an offence under:
• Section 121, Frauds upon the Government;
• Section 124, Selling or Purchasing Office; or
• Section 418, Selling Defective Stores to Her Majesty,
from holding public office, contracting with the government or receiving a benefit from a government contract, unless the Governor in Council has restored (in whole or in part) these capabilities to the individual or the individual has received a pardon.
12.5.2 As stated in article 4.2, Related requirements, contracts are subject to the screening requirements of the Security Policy of the Government of Canada. The contracting authority is responsible for ensuring compliance. Contract administrators, therefore, must ensure that any necessary security clearances and/or reliability checks are carried out so that contractors and their employees, where applicable, are acceptable under the policy (see the Security Policy of the Government of Canada issued by Treasury Board).
12.5.3 As required by the Prime Minister's Conflict of Interest and Post Employment Code for Public Office Holders, September 1985, contracting authorities are to ensure that all requirements are met. These include inserting clauses, approved by Treasury Board, into every contract entered into by the Crown. They are contained in Appendix G.
12.5.4 Section 80 of the Financial Administration Act makes it an indictable offence if any regulations under the Act, including the Government Contracts Regulations, are violated. This section also applies to officers or employees who know of violations and neglect to report them. Section 81 makes the offering of bribes to influence the decisions of officials an indictable offence.
12.5.5 As required by the North American Free Trade Agreement, the World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement, and the Agreement on Internal Trade, contracting authorities must ensure that all requirements are met. Failure to comply with the agreements can result in an challenge under the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.