Information & Ethics committee  It's not intended to do that. It's directed to a particular...say somebody had a wife who had some connection with some company. The screen would say that nothing relating to that company can come to you for a decision, but if something for some other company that nobody ever tho

Information & Ethics committee  This is part of the code. The issue came up five years ago in the media. I think it is just an exception to the rules on gifts. The right to sponsored travel should be amended, if not eliminated. I understand that the problem is that members do not have a travel budget, but they

Information & Ethics committee  I have not checked, but I don't think this regulation exists in most governments. However, you said that the regulation is in Quebec.

Information & Ethics committee  I have never heard of that regulation in other provinces.

Information & Ethics committee  I think it is because we are working hard to explain the act. People are more aware that we exist and that there are regulations. Increasingly, people want to understand and follow the rules.

Information & Ethics committee  So far, I think so. We don't need to have an office with a lot of resources in order to provide consistent advice. We must find a balance. At the office, we must have the ability to know what is happening. I have not had any problems so far with the resources at my disposal.

Information & Ethics committee  I think the penalties are less important than the education and information. The report suggests that the errors and problems be made public. The most important sanction is disclosure. I noticed that there is a big difference between the penalties under the Conflict of Interest

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, but I keep doing it every year.

Information & Ethics committee  We must not focus solely on section 16. Instead, we must ask which other provisions will be included in the Conflict of Interest Act.

Information & Ethics committee  I don't know. I don't really understand your question.

Information & Ethics committee  The section is very unique. It doesn't have a broad scope. That's what I was saying.

Information & Ethics committee  It's hard to say. This is a complex issue because it is part of an entire political system. It must be considered in the context of the rules of the political system. I know a party has to do fundraising. It's not my job to create the rules for it. It's the politicians' job. It

Information & Ethics committee  Yes.

Information & Ethics committee  That's not true. None were adopted.

Information & Ethics committee  I mentioned that list in my opening remarks. It included rules on post-employment and on transparency in relation to gifts and other benefits. I even recommended that there be fewer rules for the participation in outside activities and trusts. That causes problems with no good