The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner released a statement saying Konrad Winrich von Finckenstein has been appointed to the role for the next six months.

Former ethics watchdog Mario Dion is helping with the search for his replacement, but says that it is difficult as there are few people qualified for and want the job.

Kingston's integrity commissioner may be asked to investigate a vote by a councillor to fast-track the hiring of more career firefighters – a job he himself has applied for.

Cabinet member Dominic LeBlanc was found to have breached conflict-of-interest rules in 2018 for approving a lucrative fishing licence for a company run by a family member.

Smith is coming under renewed criticism over a leaked phone conversation she had in January with protester and Calgary street preacher Artur Pawlowski about his approaching trial.

Hamilton councillor Esther Pauls, whose son is a Hamilton police staff sergeant, voted on the budget when it was before the police board in December – a conflict of interest.

The Surrey Police Union filed the complaint regarding Coun. Robb Stutt with the city ethics commissioner's office Monday.

Nova Scotia's Housing Department says a new policy will address issues of conflicts of interest highlighted in a recent auditor general's report.

The emails focus on the husbands of Assistant Commissioner Lee Bergerman, the commanding officer in Nova Scotia at the time, and Halifax RCMP Chief Supt. Janis Gray.

Conservatives say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments in the House of Commons warrant a fresh RCMP criminal investigation.