If federal government was open, Norman case wouldn’t be about disclosing secrets

Everyone should question whether the information about cabinet decisions that Vice-Admiral Norman allegedly shared really was secret, and therefore whether sharing that information should be included as evidence of his alleged breach of trust.

Navy commander Vice-Admiral Mark Norman on March 8 2016. He was later made vice-chief of defence staff, and then removed from that post in January 2016.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY DUFF CONACHER

June 19, 2017

OTTAWA—In addressing the issues raised by the situation involving Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, some commentators, and the Trudeau cabinet, are confusing the requirements of loyalty and ethical behaviour that apply to federal public officials with the much more limited duty to keep cabinet secrets. B...

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 Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

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