OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Friday she hopes Canadians will see the “sincerity” in her efforts to make amends after breaking federal…
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Under the act, public office holders are prohibited from making decisions that put them in a conflict, including any activities that could advance the interests of friends or family. Following the report’s release, the minister apologized in the House of Commons. She repeated that apology to members of the House ethics committee on Friday.Try refreshing your browser, orDuring the minister’s testimony, the Opposition Conservatives repeatedly pressed Ng on whether she would repay the money spent on the spring 2020 contract in question, valued at just under $17,000.
The committee heard from Ng that no staff in her office raised concerns about contracting Alvaro’s firm for its communications help. Alvaro testified that a potential conflict of interest also did not cross her mind.
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