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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
If the assets are in a blind trust, and screens are in place for any policies with a direct effect… where is the conflict of interest?
I’ll answer for you and save the struggle: there isn’t one.
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I know it is tough for you to understand but I thought the CBC article would lay it out clearly enough for you. A screen only exists when there is a conflict of interest. The screen doesn't eliminate a conflict of interest but it mitigates against an individual with a conflict from influencing a decision.
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Under the Conflict of Interest Act, a screen is agreed upon by a public office holder and the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to "minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends."
Screens are made public and include a description of the conflict of interest, the names of the individuals and/or entities involved, the title of the screen administrator and a statement from the public office holder agreeing to abstain from any discussions, decisions, debate or votes concerning the subject of the conflict of interest.
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A screen includes:
- a description of the conflict of interest;
- the names of the individuals and/or entities involved;
- the title of the screen administrator and a description of their responsibilities; and
- a statement that you agree to abstain from any discussions, decisions, debate or votes concerning the matter that forms the subject of the conflict of interest.
Conflict of interest screens are established with your agreement where it is likely that you will be involved in discussions or decision-making processes that provide an opportunity to further your private interests or those of a relative or friend, or to improperly further another person's private interests.
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