Ethics watchdog clears Clement

[Locutus]

OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Tony Clement's cameo role in an infomercial for a company in his central Ontario riding won't incur the wrath of Canada's ethics commissioner.

New Democrat MP Pat Martin had accused Clement of a conflict of interest by providing a friend with a "celebrity endorsement" in the 2008 video that promotes a Parry Sound-Muskoka chemical company in China.

In a report released Wednesday, ethics commissioner Mary Dawson says she found little to back up the claim that Clement was a friend of the owner of Lord & Partners, putting the minister in a conflict of interest.

"I found no evidence to suggest that Mr. Clement appeared in the video for any reason other than to assist a Canadian company based in his riding," Dawson says in the report.


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[Fletch]

I sure as hell wish Pat Martin and the NDP would bring something to the table. Its a shame that in this day and age the sheer lack accountability and corruption within the NDP goes un-accounted for. The fraud and lack of visibility into thier election funding is sounding like collusion and all they can do is point and wag a finger at the Federal Tories?

Its about time elections canada broke into this corrupt gang of thieves.

Tony Clement should take Pat Martin to court for Slander.

OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Tony Clement's cameo role in an infomercial for a company in his central Ontario riding won't incur the wrath of Canada's ethics commissioner.

New Democrat MP Pat Martin had accused Clement of a conflict of interest by providing a friend with a "celebrity endorsement" in the 2008 video that promotes a Parry Sound-Muskoka chemical company in China.

In a report released Wednesday, ethics commissioner Mary Dawson says she found little to back up the claim that Clement was a friend of the owner of Lord & Partners, putting the minister in a conflict of interest.

"I found no evidence to suggest that Mr. Clement appeared in the video for any reason other than to assist a Canadian company based in his riding," Dawson says in the report.


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Ethics watchdog clears Clement | Canada | News | Toronto Sun

 

[taxslave]

The dippers are so busy making themselves look foolish they are not providing an effective opposition. It would appear that they are not comfortable with their new status and wish to remain a fringe group.

 

[Fletch]

The latest poll in Quebec has the Liberals actually GAINING by 12 percent in a recent poll (ipsos?) on the NDP. NDP are slipping fast. The voters whom elected the NDP in the last election are also seeing the lack of transparency an issue it seems with the NDP party

The dippers are so busy making themselves look foolish they are not providing an effective opposition. It would appear that they are not comfortable with their new status and wish to remain a fringe group.

 

[lone wolf]

The dippers are so busy making themselves look foolish they are not providing an effective opposition. It would appear that they are not comfortable with their new status and wish to remain a fringe group.

...sez the steamroller to the ant

 

[Cabbagesandking]

I sure as hell wish Pat Martin and the NDP would bring something to the table. Its a shame that in this day and age the sheer lack accountability and corruption within the NDP goes un-accounted for. The fraud and lack of visibility into thier election funding is sounding like collusion and all they can do is point and wag a finger at the Federal Tories?

Its about time elections canada broke into this corrupt gang of thieves.

Tony Clement should take Pat Martin to court for Slander.

You give new meaning to hyperbole. Of all the ridiculous comments this takes the biscuit.

 

[lone wolf]

The latest poll in Quebec has the Liberals actually GAINING by 12 percent in a recent poll (ipsos?) on the NDP. NDP are slipping fast. The voters whom elected the NDP in the last election are also seeing the lack of transparency an issue it seems with the NDP party

Lack of transparency in NDP? Take off the blinders.... Harper ran on the platform and has yet to wash the windshield.

How fast they bury a clusterf*ck Bill....

 

[Fletch]

It was well understood what platform he ran on to win over the majority of Canadaians and get his Majority party status. That "clusterf*ck" bill was just what we needed and voted him in on.

Now back to the lack of transparency andcollusion in the NDP group.. We still have no idea on what figures the Unions supported them on . Canadainas have asked for this, the NDP has shrugged their shoulders. Its treasonous and a complete lack of accountability is thrown in the faces of Canadians. Shame...

Lack of transparency in NDP? Take off the blinders.... Harper ran on the platform and has yet to wash the windshield. How fast they bury a clusterf*ck Bill....

 

[CDNBear]

Now back to the lack of transparency andcollusion in the NDP group.. We still have no idea on what figures the Unions supported them on . Canadainas have asked for this, the NDP has shrugged their shoulders. Its treasonous and a complete lack of accountability is thrown in the faces of Canadians. Shame...

That sounds interesting...

Do you have more information on that subject?

 

[Fletch]

No! Thats the shame of it! The Tories andthe Liberals have released the figure so to account and show transparency to the citizens of Canada. The NDP still refuse to release the numbers.. Its a sad state when what is called the "Official opposition" can manipulate the plrliament to such an extent.

That sounds interesting...

Do you have more information on that subject?

 

[lone wolf]

It was well understood what platform he ran on to win over the majority of Canadaians and get his Majority party status. That "clusterf*ck" bill was just what we needed and voted him in on.

Now back to the lack of transparency andcollusion in the NDP group.. We still have no idea on what figures the Unions supported them on . Canadainas have asked for this, the NDP has shrugged their shoulders. Its treasonous and a complete lack of accountability is thrown in the faces of Canadians. Shame...

It's better understood that Harper promised transparency two elections ago - and fixed date elections so no party could take advantage of favourable conditions - then promptly broke both. I have nothing against Conservatives. I do against spoiled brat politics.

 

[Fletch]

I thought that the opposition forced an election? When the other parties force an election, I dont consider that breaking a promiss. I consider that as the opposition having no regard for the will of the people! And im kinda sure that the fresh Tory Majority echo's that!

It's better understood that Harper promised transparency two elections ago - and fixed date elections so no party could take advantage of favourable conditions - then promptly broke both. I have nothing against Conservatives. I do against spoiled brat politics.

 

[lone wolf]

So you'll happily follow in Harpie's fartzone because the Opposition did what Opposition was supposed to do ... yet condemn the Opposition for not being good Opposition otherwise? That sounds a lot like spoiled brat politics.

 

[Fletch]

Not at all! There are many policies that I do not agree with the Tories on.. But, when you say he "broke his promiss"... I suggest you look at the facts of the last election. Thats all.. Fact are facts.... thats what is so great about them.

To date, the Tories have been very transparent... Your point simply re-enforces the oppositions desire to cloud the facts with FUD..

So you'll happily follow in Harpie's fartzone because the Opposition did what Opposition was supposed to do ... yet condemn the Opposition for not being good Opposition otherwise? That sounds a lot like spoiled brat politics.

 

[Cabbagesandking]

Not at all! There are many policies that I do not agree with the Tories on.. But, when you say he "broke his promiss"... I suggest you look at the facts of the last election. Thats all.. Fact are facts.... thats what is so great about them.

To date, the Tories have been very transparent... Your point simply re-enforces the oppositions desire to cloud the facts with FUD..

Your 'facts' or facts?

 

[lone wolf]

Believe as you wish. Harper's game is sniping. Why else would he propose cutting senior benefits from foreign shores?

 

[CDNBear]

To date, the Tories have been very transparent...

Oh I don't think so. From being non-compliant with the FOC to gagging gov't employees and scientists.

He's been anything but.

Your 'facts' or facts?

Or your 'facts?

 

[relic]

And who signs dear Mary's cheques ?