Canadian Government Ethics
Take a look at Canadian government ethics guidelines, policies and issues for cabinet ministers, members of parliament and senators and public servants.
Federal Accountability Act
Summary of the Federal Accountability Act, the cornerstone of the Canadian Conservative government's promise to clean up government after the political and administrative scandals of the previous Liberal government.
Summary of the Federal Accountability Act, the cornerstone of the Canadian Conservative government's promise to clean up government after the political and administrative scandals of the previous Liberal government.
Political Contributions Reform in Canada
The Federal Accountability Act changes the rules for political contributions in Canada.
The Federal Accountability Act changes the rules for political contributions in Canada.
Gomery Inquiry
Background, mandate, and reports from the Gomery Inquiry set up to investigate the sponsorship program scandal in Canada.
Background, mandate, and reports from the Gomery Inquiry set up to investigate the sponsorship program scandal in Canada.
Ethics Watchdogs for Canadian Parliament
In 2004, Parliament passed a bill creating two new ethics watchdogs for the Canadian House of Commons and Senate.
In 2004, Parliament passed a bill creating two new ethics watchdogs for the Canadian House of Commons and Senate.
Chretien Government Ethics Action Plan
In the midst of allegations of government corruption and conflict of interest, Prime Minister Chretien announced an action plan on government ethics.
In the midst of allegations of government corruption and conflict of interest, Prime Minister Chretien announced an action plan on government ethics.
Political Financing Reform - 2003
A key part of Prime Minister Chretien's ethics action plan was legislation to reform how political parties and candidates are financed in Canada.
A key part of Prime Minister Chretien's ethics action plan was legislation to reform how political parties and candidates are financed in Canada.
Government Cleans up Advertising Rules
The Canadian federal government changes the rules for how it handles advertising contracts after the advertising contracts scandals of 2002.
The Canadian federal government changes the rules for how it handles advertising contracts after the advertising contracts scandals of 2002.
Middlemen Cut from Government Sponsorships
The federal government cuts middlemen and adds new rules in an attempt to clean up the scandal-ridden Sponsorship Program.
The federal government cuts middlemen and adds new rules in an attempt to clean up the scandal-ridden Sponsorship Program.
Doing the Right Thing
Prime Minister Jean Chretien is accused of breaking his own government ethics policies. He's been cleared, but are the guidelines strong enough?
Prime Minister Jean Chretien is accused of breaking his own government ethics policies. He's been cleared, but are the guidelines strong enough?
MPs Conflict of Interest Code
2007 House of Commons code covering the conduct of Members of Parliament. The Code is administered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner of Canada.
2007 House of Commons code covering the conduct of Members of Parliament. The Code is administered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner of Canada.
Accountable Government Guide for Ministers (in PDF)
February 2006 document outlining the duties and responsibilities of Cabinet ministers in relation to the key principles of responsible government in Canada. (In PDF.)
February 2006 document outlining the duties and responsibilities of Cabinet ministers in relation to the key principles of responsible government in Canada. (In PDF.)
Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code (in PDF)
February 2006 guidelines set by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for public office holders. (In PDF.)
February 2006 guidelines set by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for public office holders. (In PDF.)
Guidelines for Ministers Staff
2007 Treasury Board guidelines for staff working in the offices of cabinet ministers.
2007 Treasury Board guidelines for staff working in the offices of cabinet ministers.
Public Registry - Public Office Holders
Searchable registry containing all documents filed by public office holders (ministers, ministerial advisors and cabinet appointees) in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code and Post Employment Code for Public Office Holders.
Searchable registry containing all documents filed by public office holders (ministers, ministerial advisors and cabinet appointees) in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code and Post Employment Code for Public Office Holders.
Lobbyists Registration System in Canada
Find out who is lobbying for what in Canada. Search by topic, lobbyist, firm or date.
Find out who is lobbying for what in Canada. Search by topic, lobbyist, firm or date.
Public Sector Integrity Canada
This office and the the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner provide federal public servants with a mechanism to make disclosures about potential wrongdoing in their workplace and to be protected from reprisal.
This office and the the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner provide federal public servants with a mechanism to make disclosures about potential wrongdoing in their workplace and to be protected from reprisal.