Conservative MP asks lobbying commissioner to investigate potential ethics violations in Carney's advisory role to Trudeau amid $50B investment fund discussion.

Conservative MP Michael Barrett has asked Canada’s lobbying commissioner to investigate Mark Carney's role as an advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, citing potential ethics violations. Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor and current chair of Brookfield Asset Management, is involved in a $50 billion investment fund discussion with the government. The Conservatives argue Carney's corporate ties could pose conflicts of interest, while the Liberals defend his expertise.

October 03, 2024
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