Ethics commissioner

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings

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New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings

Canada’s parliamentary ethics commissioner said he has launched a third preliminary probe into Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s business dealings. Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein said he wrote a letter to Boissonnault Wednesday saying he was “concerned” about new text messages that had surfaced in which Boissonnault’s former business partner cites consulting someone named “Randy” on a … Read more

Ethics commissioner will not investigate cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault over texts

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Ethics commissioner will not investigate cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault over texts

Canada’s ethics commissioner will not launch an investigation into allegations that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault broke conflict of interest rules by being involved in business deals while in cabinet, according to a letter obtained by Global News. “I no longer have concerns that you may have contravened your obligations under the (Conflict of Interest Act) … Read more

A reader’s guide to the Boissonnault inquiry

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A reader’s guide to the Boissonnault inquiry

The parliamentary ethics committee will examine Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s business affairs on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. ET. The Edmonton Centre MP and entrepreneur won the 2021 election by a thin margin and is the sole federal cabinet minister representing Alberta. Committee members will ask him about his business ties to a lobbying … Read more

Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealings

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Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealings

The parliamentary ethics commissioner has reversed course and said he will examine the business dealings of federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault. The surprise decision landed Tuesday during a parliamentary ethics committee hearing when Commissioner Konrad W. von Finckenstein committed to examining Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s alleged business ties to a lobbying firm and a medical … Read more

Minister Boissonnault to testify before ethics committee over ties to lobbyist, PPE company

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Minister Boissonnault to testify before ethics committee over ties to lobbyist, PPE company

Members of the Parliamentary ethics committee have approved a motion to call Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault and ethics commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein to testify about the minister’s ties to a lobbyist and a medical supply company revealed by Global News. Last week, Global News published two investigations into the Edmonton Centre MP’s business activities. The first … Read more