Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion published the 2018-2019 annual report in respect of the Conflict of Interest Act and was tabled in Parliament today. The report presents information about the Office’s activities and performance during the fiscal year that began on April 1, 2018, and ended on March 31, 2019. The full release can … Read more

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

On behalf of the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Melanie Rushworth, Director of Communications, Outreach and Planning, announced that Commissioner Mario Dion is resumed his professional duties as Commissioner. Call 613-995-0721.

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

On behalf of the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Melanie Rushworth, Director of Communications, Outreach and Planning, released the following statement: “The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has been informed that Commissioner Mario Dion will be away from his duties for a prolonged period for medical reasons. o … Read more

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion reported on an examination under the Conflict of Interest Act of the conduct of Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission, finding that Kristmanson contravened, on 12 different occasions, subsection 11(1) of the Act by accepting invitations to events extended by Place des Festivals, the National Arts … Read more

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion found that Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.), former fisheries miniters, was in a conflict of interest in relation to his decision to pursue issuing an Arctic surf clam licence to the Five Nations Clam Company. “A first cousin of Mr. … Read more

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion reported on an examination under the Conflict of Interest Act of the conduct of a senior official with a federal Crown corporation who had allegedly hired a friend. The matter was raised in a complaint referred by the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in October 2017. … Read more

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion reported on his examination under the Conflict of Interest Act of the conduct of Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) in relation to the introduction, in October 2016, of Bill C-27 seeking to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0721.

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion reported on two inquiries conducted under the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons relating to the conduct of NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) in connection with inquiry requests that the Member made about two other Members. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0721.

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson reported on her examination under the Conflict of Interest Act and her inquiry under the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons relating to the conduct of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). The report is available online. Call 613-995-0721.