Ethics commissioner closes most recent probe into Randy Boissonnault's business dealings

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Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault speaks during a news conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Ottawa.

Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein says he has reviewed Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's records and — in the absence of any evidence that Boissonnault broke the conflict of interest law — has again closed a probe into the minister's business dealings.

Anderson sent a series of messages referring to someone named "Randy," which he blamed on autocorrect — after he admitted to lying to journalists previously when he said he was referring to another Randy who worked at GHI.The Conflict of Interest Act prohibits public office holders from managing or operating a business or commercial activity.

 

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