Mr. Speaker, if conflicts of interest are normal, then I guess that is business as usual on the government side.
Michael Robinson is a registered lobbyist with Earnscliffe who represents dozens of blue chip corporations that deal directly with the Liberal government. He is also the recently appointed Liberal leader's point man during the transition. Clearly, this is a serious conflict of interest. Such access makes Mr. Robinson privy to policy options and future decisions of the Government of Canada. This could reap huge benefits for his clients or for him personally.
How can the Prime Minister permit a registered lobbyist direct access to the cabinet secrets--