Videos

These short videos are a convenient way for public office holders to get the information they need about how to comply with various requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act.

You can also consult the information notices prepared by the Office. We are currently updating those documents, and each revised information notice will be accompanied by one or more videos when it is issued. Please check back here often!

Gifts​                                                                                                                                                               

 

In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion explains how to determine if a gift is acceptable under the Conflict of Interest Act.



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In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion explains what makes a gift unacceptable under the Conflict of Interest Act.



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In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion explains when a gift must be disclosed and how to disclose it.



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Outside Activities                                                                                                                                        

 

In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion explains the prohibitions against certain outside activities set out in the Conflict of Interest Act.



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Fundraising                                                                                                                                                   

 

In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion explains the Conflict of Interest Act's rules related to fundraising.



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Serving Your Constituents                                                                                                                         

 

In this video, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion provides guidance to ministers and parliamentary secretaries on how to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act while working on behalf of their constituents.

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Political Activities                                                                                                                                       

 

In this video, Craig Fletcher from the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner provides some guidance for ministers, ministers of state, parliamentary secretaries and ministerial staff on how to meet their obligations under the Conflict of Interest Act during a federal election period.

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Offers of Outside Employment                                                                                                                

 

In this video, Craig Fletcher from the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner explains the Conflict of Interest Act's rules and reporting requirements regarding receiving or accepting firm offers of outside employment.

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Post-Employment Rules                                                                                                                            

 

In this video, Lyne Robinson-Dalpé from the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner provides some guidance for public office holders on their obligations under the Conflict of Interest Act after they leave office.

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