Welcome to the Office
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson is an independent Officer of Parliament responsible for helping appointed and elected officials prevent and avoid conflicts between their public duties and private interests. With the support of her Office, the Commissioner administers the Conflict of Interest Act for public office holders and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.
Meet the Commissioner
Mary Dawson was appointed Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on July 9, 2007, following a long and distinguished career with the Government of Canada. She oversaw a wide variety of legal issues from within the Department of Justice, retiring in 2005 as Associate Deputy Minister.
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Announcements
· Information notice on working with government after leaving office – September 12, 2013
· Backgrounder on blind trusts under Conflict of Interest Act – August 28, 2013
· Act not contravened in hunting lodge weekend – August 7, 2013
· 2012-13 annual reports – June 12, 2013
· Senior public servant cleared in examination under Act – April 30, 2013
· New investigation report looks at post-employment conduct under Act – March 26, 2013
· List of Sponsored Travel 2012 released – March 22, 2013
· Commissioner Dawson comments on review of Conflict of Interest Act – March 18, 2013
· Opening statement to Standing Committee on the Status of Women – February 7, 2013
· Commissioner Dawson recommends changes to Conflict of Interest Act – February 11, 2013