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Ambassador Barton’s financial interests conflict with Canada’s interests

Dominic Barton should be required to do what then-justice Parker recommended back in 1987 for all public officials: sell all investments he can sell, and remove himself from all decisions that affect any investments or interests he can’t sell.

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Ambassador Barton’s financial interests conflict with Canada’s interests

Dominic Barton should be required to do what then-justice Parker recommended back in 1987 for all public officials: sell all investments he can sell, and remove himself from all decisions that affect any investments or interests he can’t sell.

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As COP29 wraps up, will Canada finally stop funding fossils this fall?

‘Under-the-surface favouritism’: Procurement watchdog finds no evidence of political meddling in McKinsey contracts

Feds changed procurement strategies to favour McKinsey, says procurement watchdog

‘Vague’ decision by ethics office in conflict of interest case needs more details to guide MPs going forward, say public law experts

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Ambassador Barton’s financial interests conflict with Canada’s interests

Dominic Barton should be required to do what then-justice Parker recommended back in 1987 for all public officials: sell all investments he can sell, and remove himself from all decisions that affect any investments or interests he can’t sell.

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