Lobbyists left wondering who could get dinged with O’Toole’s $50,000 fines

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole released his party's platform on Aug. 16, proposing stricter rules and tougher penalties for Canada's ethical and lobbying laws.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's party platform proposes increasing the maximum fine, from $500 to $50,000, for those who violate the Conflict of Interest Act. Lobbyists are interested in more details about what violations would warrant a more serious monetary penalty.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY Jesse Cnockaert

August 30, 2021

A proposal by Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole to increase the monetary penalty for violators of the Conflict of Interest Act 100-fold has left lobbyists wondering what sort of behaviour could lead to the heftier fine. Mr. O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) released his

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