Paul Szabo at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee

On March 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.

March 2nd, 2009 / 4:50 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Paul Szabo

It depends on the act. Under the Parliament of Canada Act, and with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, it's true that MPs are not public officers. But for purposes of the Lobbying Act, MPs are considered public office-holders.

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