Bill C-4
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RECOMMENDATION |
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Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of
Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances,
in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act
to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and
Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence''.
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SUMMARY |
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This enactment amends the Parliament of Canada Act to provide for
the appointment of a Senate Ethics Officer. It also requires the Senate
Ethics Officer to perform the duties and functions assigned by the
Senate regarding the conduct of its members.
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The Bill also amends the Act to provide for the appointment of an
Ethics Commissioner. It also provides for the Ethics Commissioner to
perform the duties and functions assigned by the House of Commons
regarding the conduct of its members and to administer any ethical
principles, rules or obligations established by the Prime Minister for
public office holders.
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This enactment also amends or repeals some sections of the Act and
makes consequential amendments to other Acts of Parliament.
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