September 13 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson released today an examination report focusing on the acceptability of gifts under the Conflict of Interest Act. Three matters involving Dr. Linda Vennard, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Commissioner for Alberta and the Northwest Territories, had been referred to her by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner under section 68 of … Read more

June 14 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson‘s 2015-2016 annual report in respect of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons was tabled in Parliament. In her report, the Commissioner discusses the activities of her Office in helping Members comply with the Members’ Code. The full report is available online.

June 9 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson‘s 2014-2015 annual reports in respect of the Conflict of Interest Act and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons were tabled in Parliament. In these reports, the commissioner discusses the activities of her Office in helping public office holders and Members of … Read more

March 26 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson released the “List of Sponsored Travel 2014”, which includes a supplement reflecting changes to the “List of Sponsored Travel 2013”. The list was tabled in the House of Commons. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-3013.

February 26 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson reported on her examination under the Conflict of Interest Act relating to the conduct of Michael Bonner while he was a senior policy advisor in the Office of the Minister of Employment and Social Development, in connection with invitations to several events that he accepted in the fall of 2013. The … Read more

February 19 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson discussed her recommendations to improve the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons during an appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, which is reviewing the Code. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-3013.

December 4 – Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Press Release

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson reported on a matter referred to her under section 68 of the Conflict of Interest Act in connection with the possible involvement of a Member of Parliament, a minister and a deputy minister in the withdrawal of a monetary penalty. The report is available online.