Article contentOTTAWA – After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the federal Ethics Commissioner will also investigate Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s involvement in the government’s outsourcing of a $900-million student volunteer grant to WE Charity, where one of his daughters currently works. “Following requests from several parliamentarians, Ethics Commissioner (Mario) Dion will examine the Hon. Bill Morneau under the Conflict of Interest Act (regarding) possible contraventions … and has so informed him. Try refreshing your browser, or Ethics commissioner launches WE Charity investigation into Finance Minister Bill Morneau Back to videoHe was responding to formal complaints filed by the NDP, the Conservatives as well as transparency advocate group Democracy Watch. One of his daughters currently works for the Toronto-based organization, while another has spoken at three WE events.

Source: National Post July 16, 2020 14:47 UTC