Conflict of Interest Act (S.C. 2006, c. 9, s. 2)

Marginal note:Purpose of the Act

3 The purpose of this Act is to

• (a) establish clear conflict of interest and post-employment rules for public office holders;

• (b) minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the private interests and public duties of public office holders and provide for the resolution of those conflicts in the public interest should they arise;

• (c) provide the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner with the mandate to determine the measures necessary to avoid conflicts of interest and to determine whether a contravention of this Act has occurred;

• (d) encourage experienced and competent persons to seek and accept public office; and

• (e) facilitate interchange between the private and public sector.