Mr. Dion announced his exit in a statement on Tuesday, saying he will leave his position on Feb. 21
Mario Dion is stepping down later this month because of persistent health issues, ending a five-year run in the post.
“The role of Commissioner is a fitting one from which to retire after 43 years of public service. Regrettably, I cannot continue to discharge the responsibilities of the position because of persistent health issues,” Mr. Dion said in his statement. “Those in public office have a sacred duty to always act in the interest of the public they serve. I commend regulatees for taking their obligations under the conflict of interest regimes seriously and working with the Office to achieve and maintain compliance.”
But in a news release accompanying his report on Mr. Fergus, Mr. Dion said he has observed senior officials acting in ways that make them appear unaware of their ethical obligations.the government consider mandating that all ministers and parliamentary secretaries receive training from his office.
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