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Weak Governance in Ottawa is behind Morneau’s Mess

The failure of successive governments in Ottawa to enact effective and transparent conflict of interest laws for elected and appointed public office holders is offensive to the public’s trust in the integrity of responsible government. The Globe and Mail published my opinion piece on this subject on November 2, 2017, under the caption, “Weak Governance in Ottawa is behind Morneau’s mess.” That publication is attached.

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THE NIGEL WRIGHT REPORT

The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner recently found that Nigel Wright contravened two important prohibitions in the Conflict of Interest Act in his activities as Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office in the Duffy-Wright Affair. See my commentary on the Commissioner’s findings and the outcomes of the Duffy-Wright Affair.

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