Mr. Speaker, in this specific instance, as soon as I became aware of the allegations, I asked that the matter be referred directly to the ethics counsellor.
As for the general practice, the Treasury Board issued a directive a number of weeks ago.
In the House of Commons on December 2nd, 1999. See this statement in context.
Canadian HeritageOral Question Period
December 2nd, 1999 / 2:40 p.m.
Hamilton East Ontario
Liberal
Sheila Copps LiberalMinister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, in this specific instance, as soon as I became aware of the allegations, I asked that the matter be referred directly to the ethics counsellor.
As for the general practice, the Treasury Board issued a directive a number of weeks ago.
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