Even when she investigates a violation of the Conflict of Interest Act, the commissioner does not impose any penalties. She issues a recommendation. She can assess a penalty, in that she can tell the employer, the Prime Minister, or the minister in question, that an employee has committed that violation. It's then up to the minister, the Prime Minister, or the employer to penalize that employee.
However, when she produces an investigation report, the commissioner does not impose any penalties. She believes that the publication of that report truly is a severe enough penalty.