It's also totally irrelevant.
If he had paid, there would be no issue. If he accepts it from a friend, it's also okay.
On January 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.
On January 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.
January 30th, 2024 / 11:15 a.m.
Interim Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
It's also totally irrelevant.
If he had paid, there would be no issue. If he accepts it from a friend, it's also okay.
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