Duffy scandal: Senate ethics officer says all Senators required to update disclosure files if any major changes occur

Meanwhile, the government’s conflict of interest commissioner has formally contacted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office in an investigation into how and why the PM’s chief of staff rescued Conservative Senator Mike Duffy from a scandal over ineligible living and travel expense claims by giving the Senator $90,000 to repay the money before an independent audit report was made public.

PARLIAMENT HILL—The federal government’s conflict of interest  commissioner has formally contacted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office in an investigation into how and why Mr. Harper’s chief of staff rescued Conservative Senator Mike Duffy from a scandal over inel...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE News

RELATED STORIES