Press Release Department: Federal - Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson released the report on the examination related to allegations made against Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC), while he was Minister of Public Works and Government Services. The report is available online. Call 613-943-3013.   Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) issued a statement regarding Conflict of Interest … Read more

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson released a statement clarifying a testimony she gave on September 29, 2011 before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. Dawson said when asked whether a minister of the Crown could be in a conflict of interest if he or she … Read more

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson reported on her inquiry under the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, regarding the conduct of Helena Guergis, former MP for Simcoe–Grey, ON. In regards to a letter sent by Geurgis to her husband Rahim Jaffer on September 9, 2009, Dawson found … Read more

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson announced the launch of a website that makes it easier for visitors to find information about the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. It also provides information about different regimes that the office administers. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-3013.

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson reported on her investigation into the activities of Mr. Rick Dykstra, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, in connection with a political fundraising event organized for the benefit of the St. Catharines Electoral District Association and held … Read more