Scott Thompson: Why can’t the ethics commissioner speak at the ethics committee?
Other than an election on the horizon, not much has changed, Scott Thompson writes. Continue reading
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The history of Canada’s ethics commissioner
Justin Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, introduced conflict of interest guidelines for federal cabinet ministers in 1973. Continue reading
Opposition once slammed appointment of ethics watchdog behind SNC-Lavalin report
At the time of Mario Dion’s appointment, opposition MPs called it “just ragingly incompetent and frustrating and cynical.” Continue reading
SNC-Lavalin faces questions about future after release of ethics report
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.’s bidding prospects, reputation and stock price have been causes for concern in a year that has seen its own financial woes conflated with its role in a political scandal. Continue reading
Surrey council to consider creating ethics commissioner role for the city
Staff is giving council recommendations, including that council authorize the selection of an independent expert who will develop a ‘council code of conduct.’ Continue reading
Alberta ethics commissioner clears Premier Kenney in conflict of interest investigation
Alberta’s ethics commissioner has cautiously cleared the premier in a conflict of interest investigation spurred by a fundraising letter signed by Jason Kenney. Continue reading
Mario Dion, Canada’s ethics commissioner, is back on the job after medical leave
Dion announced at the beginning of March that he would be taking a medical leave for reasons which were not disclosed. Continue reading
Ethics commissioner launches investigation into allegations of PMO interference in SNC-Lavalin case
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says news the federal ethics commissioner will investigate allegations his office interfered in the case of SNC-Lavalin is “welcome.” Continue reading
The city of Surrey needs an ethics commissioner: Coun. Jack Hundial
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Jack Hundial has served a notice of motion to hire an ethics commission at the city, something he campaigned on. Continue reading
NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson violated ethics rules: report
The violations stem from invitations to events held by five organizations that the NCC had a working relationship with. Continue reading