The Ethics Commissioner : Commissaire à l'éthique

The objective of the legislation was to provide for an Ethics Commissioner to perform the duties and functions assigned by the House of Commons regarding the conduct of its members and to administer any ethical principles, rules or obligations established by the Prime Minister for public office holders. [...] Under the Standing Orders of the House of Commons,(2) his duties with respect to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons (“the Members’ Code”) fall within the mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. [...] CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS(3) Members of Parliament are bound by the Members’ Code, which is Appendix 1 to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons. [...] The Code articulates several purposes, including that of maintaining and enhancing public confidence and trust in the integrity of (3) House of Commons, Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons (Appendix 1 to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons),. [...] The Issues and Challenges report suggested that the Parliament of Canada Act should be amended to include a provision clarifying the power of the Ethics Commissioner to examine all public office holders, either at the request of a parliamentarian or on the Commissioner’s own initiative.