OTTAWA—The federal ethics commissioner leading a probe into the SNC-Lavalin affair will take a “prolonged” absence for medical reasons, according to his office. Mario Dion, who was appointed ethics commissioner in 2017, announced Tuesday that he is stepping back from his duties due to medical reasons. Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion, who was appointed in 2017, announced March 12, 2019 that he is stepping back from his duties due to medical reasons. “Commissioner Dion will resume his duties as soon as he is able to do so. According to government records, in addition to Dion, the ethics commissioner’s office employs six people in their investigations and legal services division.

Source: thestar March 12, 2019 20:37 UTC