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MEMBERS CONFLICT INTEREST ACT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Ethics and Morals
- Public Administration (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
1, record 1, English, Conflict%20of%20Interest%20and%20Ethics%20Commissioner
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Ethics Commissioner 1, record 1, English, Ethics%20Commissioner
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner took on the responsibilities of the former Ethics Commissioner related to the administration of the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders(incorporated in the new Conflict of Interest Act) and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons. With respect to public office holders, the Commissioner has been granted an expanded mandate under the Conflict of Interest Act on several areas, including the conduct of examinations, the power to impose administrative monetary penalties, and an increase in the number of public office holders who are subject to the federal conflict of interest regime. As well, undertaking educational activities for Members of the House of Commons and the general public regarding the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons and the role of the Commissioner are also part of her responsibilities. 1, record 1, English, - Conflict%20of%20Interest%20and%20Ethics%20Commissioner
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CIEC
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Éthique et Morale
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commissaire aux conflits d'intérêts et à l'éthique
1, record 1, French, commissaire%20aux%20conflits%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- commissaire à l'éthique 1, record 1, French, commissaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
former designation, correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La commissaire aux conflits d'intérêts et à l'éthique a assumé les fonctions et les responsabilités de l'ancien commissaire à l'éthique qui était chargé d'administrer le Code régissant la conduite des titulaires de charge publique en ce qui concerne les conflits d'intérêts et l'après-mandat (désormais inclus dans la nouvelle Loi sur les conflits d'intérêts) et du Code régissant les conflits d'intérêts des députés. Pour ce qui est des titulaires de charge publique, le mandat accordé par la Loi sur les conflits d'intérêts au nouveau commissaire a été élargi, notamment quant à son pouvoir d'entreprendre une étude ou d'imposer des pénalités, et au nombre de titulaires de charge publique assujettis au régime fédéral de gestion des conflits d'intérêts. Lui incombent également des activités pédagogiques, destinées aux députés de la Chambre des communes ainsi qu'au grand public, relatives au Code régissant les conflits d'intérêts des députés et à son rôle de commissaire. 1, record 1, French, - commissaire%20aux%20conflits%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CCIE
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ethics and Morals
- Public Administration (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20the%20Conflict%20of%20Interest%20and%20Ethics%20Commissioner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Office of the Ethics Commissioner 2, record 2, English, Office%20of%20the%20Ethics%20Commissioner
former designation, correct
- Office of the Ethics Counsellor 1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20the%20Ethics%20Counsellor
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner was created as part of the Federal Accountability Act. The Commissioner is an Officer of Parliament with the following mandate set out in the Parliament of Canada Act : To support the House of Commons in governing the conduct of its Members; To administer the Conflict of Interest Act for public office holders. 1, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20the%20Conflict%20of%20Interest%20and%20Ethics%20Commissioner
Record 2, Key term(s)
- OCIEC
- OEC
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Éthique et Morale
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Commissariat aux conflits d'intérêts et à l'éthique
1, record 2, French, Commissariat%20aux%20conflits%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Bureau du commissaire à l'éthique 2, record 2, French, Bureau%20du%20commissaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Bureau du conseiller en éthique 1, record 2, French, Bureau%20du%20conseiller%20en%20%C3%A9thique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Commissariat aux conflits d'intérêts et à l'éthique a été créé en vertu de la Loi fédérale sur la responsabilité. La commissaire est un haut fonctionnaire du Parlement dont le mandat, établi dans la Loi sur le Parlement du Canada, est : d'assister la Chambre des communes en vue de régir la conduite des députés; d'appliquer la Loi sur les conflits d'intérêts aux titulaires de charge publique. 1, record 2, French, - Commissariat%20aux%20conflits%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9thique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- BCE
- CCIE
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federalism
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Senate Ethics Officer
1, record 3, English, Office%20of%20the%20Senate%20Ethics%20Officer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of the Senate Ethics Officer was created as a result of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act(Senate Ethics Officer and Ethics Commissioner) and other Acts in consequence. That bill received Royal Assent on March 31, 2004. The Office maintains close working relations with provincial and territorial Ethics Offices across the country as well as with the Office of the Ethics Commissioner who is responsible for the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons and the Prime Minister's Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders. All Ethics Commissioners or Officers meet once a year to draw on their collective experiences and efforts to improve ethical practices in government. 1, record 3, English, - Office%20of%20the%20Senate%20Ethics%20Officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Fédéralisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du conseiller sénatorial en éthique
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20du%20conseiller%20s%C3%A9natorial%20en%20%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau du conseiller sénatorial en éthique a été créé par le projet de loi C-4, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Parlement du Canada (conseiller sénatorial en éthique et commissaire à l'éthique) et certaines lois en conséquence. Ce projet de loi a été sanctionné le 31 mars 2004. Le Bureau entretient des relations de travail étroites avec les bureaux provinciaux et territoriaux de conseillers en éthique au pays ainsi qu'avec le Bureau du commissaire à l'éthique, qui est chargé d'administrer le Code régissant la conduite des titulaires de charge publique en ce qui concerne les conflits d'intérêts et l'après-mandat. Tous les commissaires à l'éthique et conseillers en éthique se réunissent une fois par année pour tirer des leçons de leur expérience collective et des mesures visant à améliorer les pratiques en éthique au sein du gouvernement. 1, record 3, French, - Bureau%20du%20conseiller%20s%C3%A9natorial%20en%20%C3%A9thique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20the%20Chief%20Electoral%20Officer
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer functions independently as an officer of the House of Assembly in conducting fair and impartial provincial elections as well as regulating the election finance provisions of political entities in accordance with the Elections Act, 1991. The Chief Electoral Officer also services as Commissioner of Members’ Interests in monitoring, investigating and reporting on the compliance of Members of the House of Assembly with conflict of interest legislation. 1, record 4, English, - Office%20of%20the%20Chief%20Electoral%20Officer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du directeur général des élections
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20du%20directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20des%20%C3%A9lections
correct, masculine noun, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. 2, record 4, French, - Bureau%20du%20directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20des%20%C3%A9lections
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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