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Paul Martin Gives Up Canada Steamship Lines
Leading Liberal leadership contender Paul Martin has decided to hand over his ownership
of the giant shipping company, Canada Steamship Lines, to his three adult sons. The
decision follows intense pressure from opposition parties and accusations that Mr. Martin
would be in conflict of interest once he became prime minister if he still owned the
company.
This Spotlight explores conflict of interest issue and the events surrounding Mr. Martin’s
decision to divest himself of Canada Steamship Lines. Specific topics examined include:
- A definition of conflict of interest
- Why is conflict of interest a problem?
- Highlights of the Conflict of Interest Code
- The Office of the Ethics Counsellor
- The Blind Management Agreement for politicians who own private companies
- Important links
- Background on Canada Steamship Lines
- Opposition questions Martin on ownership
- Martin’s decision to gives control to his sons
- Statements made by Martin following his decision
- Important links
- Official responses of opposition parties
- Important links
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