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Hounds of Parliament: RCMP watchdog discusses threats facing force’s reputationIt's not the rash harassment allegations, Tasering incidents or allegations of fraud that threaten public confidence in the RCMP, but rather society's move away from deferring to authority, says the force's watchdog.CanadaNov 6, 2014
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Hounds of Parliament: As commuting cyclist and budget watchdog, Frechette must make his presence knownFrechette draws a line distinguishing his personality as a cyclist and as the parliamentary budget officer. But surely there’s a parallel between the assertive man he is on a bike and in the role of PBO?CanadaOct 4, 2014
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Lobbying commissioner continues calls to impose finesKaren Shepherd, Canada's lobbying commissioner, says she needs the ability to impose fines.PoliticsSep 20, 2013
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Privacy law losing relevance, commissioner saysThe privacy watchdog’s office is one without enough bite, a fact the commissioner will be the first to admit. In a few words, there aren’t enough incentives, she says.Sep 19, 2013
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‘No end’ to recommendations to improve conflict-of-interest system: commissionerCanada's ethics watchdog had 40 years in the public service, during which she helped shape the country's fundamental law—and became the first woman at Justice Canada to require maternity leave.PoliticsSep 18, 2013
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Departments sometimes ‘overly optimistic’ when responding to audits: AGThe auditor general is responsible for some of the most explosive stories out of Ottawa. But Michael Ferguson doesn't worry about leaving his stamp on the office.PoliticsSep 17, 2013
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Federal language law often misunderstood: commissionerEnsuring every Canadian speaks English and French was never the goal, Official Languages Commissioner Graham Fraser says. It's actually almost the opposite.PoliticsSep 13, 2013
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Dion aims to rebuild crumbled integrity watchdog officeMario Dion's task was to rebuild an office plagued with accusations of dishonesty and corruption. His affinity for challenges inspired him to come out of retirement.PoliticsSep 12, 2013
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The access-to-information system is busting: information czarIt’s difficult for Suzanne Legault, Canada’s information commissioner, to believe where a piece of legislation once considered ground-breaking has wound up.PoliticsSep 11, 2013
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Don’t view elections only through the lens of the robocall scandal: MayrandPreserving the integrity of the country’s elections proved more challenging than Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand had anticipated.CanadaSep 10, 2013
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