Government Tightens Conflict of Interest Guidelines
Deputy Prime Minister Allan MacE Kachen announces tighter guidelines while noting MPs generally behave well. Critics say the rules miss potential conflicts and exemptions exist. The press highlights former minister Donald MacDonald joining a firm amid a billion dollar aircraft deal, raising questions about appearance of conflict. Authority rests on MPs’ judgement to uphold public trust.
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Allan Macekachen
Ees
Donald MacDonald
Finance
Defence
MacDonald
BC weighs 2,4-D plan to curb milfoil in Lake Okanagan
BC ministers defend using 2,4-D to eradicate milfoil harming beaches and tourism while environmentalists warn of birth defects and cancer links. The piece contrasts Canadian policy with Sweden's precautionary ban on risky releases and cites safer but costlier genetic and mechanical milfoil controls.
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B.C
Okanagan
Lake Okanagan
Okanagan Valley
Sweden
Trudeau defends NEB post, sparks conflict of interest debate
Prime Minister Trudeau resisted calls to press Marshall Crowe to resign from two oil sector directorships. In Commons, opposition leaders Clark and Broadbent pressed for clearer post employment rules as questions arose over Crowe tied to Sulpetro Canada and Energy Ventures Co. The dispute centered on NEB role and potential conflicts involving Alaska Highway pipeline interests.
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Ottawa
Trudeau
National Energy Board
Marshall Crowe
Commons
Joe Clark
NDP
Ed Broadbent
Crowe
NEB
The
Clark
Broadbent
Energy Board
Southam
Sulpetro of Canada Ltd
Energy Ventures Co
Boston
Northwest Energy Co
Commons Energy Ventures
Alberta Gas Trunk Line Co. Ltd
Husky Oil
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Petro-Canada
Northwest Energy
Foothills Pipeline
Alberta Gas Trunk
Energy Ventures
Ottawa Debates Broad Loopholes in New Conflict Rules
The Trudeau government unveils a sweeping Independence of Parliament Act with allowances for exemptions. MPs and Senators face limits on private business while in office, with tough penalties and public disclosure requirements, though passes appear unlikely before adjournment.
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Ottawa
Trudeau
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
Senate
Commons
Quebecers favor undefined paths over independence says poll
Lise Bissonnette reports a CBC Quebec poll shows leaning away from absolute independence and toward renewed federalism and sovereignty association. Most respondents reject a pure status quo and prefer options not yet defined, suggesting credibility may decide the referendum outcome. June 22.
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Montreal
le Devoir
Quebec
CBC
Sovereignty Association
Quebec Liberal Party
Parti Quebecois
Tower of Babel
Lise Bissonnette
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Medicine Hat News
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Charles Lynch
Don McGillivray
William Fox
Don Sellar
George Oake
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Vancouver
Bob Cohen
Toronto
Peter Cowan
Jamie Portman
John Walker
Nicholas Hills
London
Duart Farquharson
Paris
Ben Tierney
Washington
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Canadian Radio- Television and Telecommunications Commission
Canadian Transport
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Federal Court of Canada
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