At least three other members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet have personal financial arrangements similar to the setup that has landed Finance Minister Bill Morneau in hot water, despite the blessing of the federal ethics commissioner. Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commisioner Mary Dawson is considering whether to launch a formal investigation into Morneau's role with the bill. "The mechanisms that the finance minister currently has in place are very similar to the mechanisms that the previous Conservative finance minister had in place," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons Monday. — @joeoliver13/3 I fully disclosed all my assets after taking office in accordance with the Conflict of Interest Act rules. She told CBC the conflict of interest screen was administered by her deputy minister.

Source: CBC News October 30, 2017 17:54 UTC