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| Mark Jiles at telethon |
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| Former BC Liberal cabinet minister Graham Bruce |
Mark Jiles, president of the Progressive Group - a firm owned by controversial lobbyist and former BC Liberal campaign election co-chair Patrick Kinsella - and Graham Bruce - a minister in the Gordon Campbell government from 2001 to 2005 - were both cited by Commissioner Karen E Shepherd for not registering as federal lobbyists as required.
Jiles also is a former campaign manager for ex-Premier Campbell in his Vancouver-Point Grey constituency.
In the report on Jiles, the Commissioner writes: "I conclude that Mr. Jiles arranged client meetings with public office holders, received payment for his services, engaged in activities that required him to register as a lobbyist and breached the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, specifically the Principle of Professionalism, Rule 2 (Accurate information) and Rule 3 (Disclosure of obligations)."
The story that led to the Commissioner's finding was first broken by Public Eye Online's Sean Holman in 24 hours newspaper in June 2008.
In the report on Bruce, Commissioner Shepherd says: " I conclude that Mr. Bruce arranged client meetings with public office holders, received payment for his services, engaged in activities that required him to register as a lobbyist and breached the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, specifically the Principle of Professionalism, Rule 2 (Accurate information) and Rule 3 (Disclosure of obligations)."
However, the violations are not punishable by either fines or jail sentences. The Commissioner's news release explains: "Breaches of the Code carry no fines or jail terms. After conducting an investigation under the Code, the Commissioner is required to table a Report to Parliament to present her findings and conclusions, and the reasons for those conclusions."
Jiles and Bruce were two of five lobbyists cited today by the Commissioner.
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7 comments:
And where are these two snakes
slithering about now? Under a rock, behind somewall board, or out in the grass?
BT wrote: "The story that led to the Commissioner's finding was first broken by Public Eye Online's Sean Holman in 24 hours newspaper in June 2008."
Sadly, 'Public Eye' is no more.
At The Tyee Andrew MacLeod reports that Sean Holman is "suspending publication of the British Columbia politics website Public Eye".
Grahamn Bruce E & N Railway
Inspecting the trestles
The bridge and trestle inspection team has begun its assessment of the 48 structures along the Island railroad. The field work will be completed by December of 2011. The Island Corridor Foundation had requested this review be undertaken before work began on the $15 million rail infrastructure. The B.C. government has approved a $7.5 million contribution and the ICF is awaiting word from the federal government for a matching amount.
judicial joke , what a complete waste of public money. the violations are not punishable by either fines or jail sentences. Commissioner is required to table a Report to Parliament , even a bigger joke . Canada elects criminals with no accountability, I repeat what a joke ....whats The F^*#ing point
and just how many "lobbyists" were there when the NDP was in power? Quite a few.
Personally, I don;'t think much of the lobbyists who try to get to the front of the line. Esp. those who try to throw around who they know and how much of a big deal they think they are to the party. If they encountered me, it would be "okay, put your material in the in box and we'll get back to you. You'll have to wait your turn. If you're wanting to get in on a project, the Purchasing Commission is two blocks down. Be sure all of your bid documents are in order. Good luck.."
@ ....Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 12:00:00 PM PDT';;;;;
"and just how many "lobbyists" were there when the NDP was in power? Quite a few." What a Bull Shit cop out statement , Sound like a BC Liberal D-bag trying to justify scum . Lobbyist are like cock roaches they don't give a rats ass what party . We need to change the laws , the impossible thing is to find ethical politicians with the balls to ... Sound so right wing to not look into a mirror ,just defect blame on others , Anonymous .
"and just how many "lobbyists" were there when the NDP was in power? Quite a few." What a Bull Shit cop out statement , "
No it isn't. There were many lobbying the NDP back then, it was done differently. The NDP did not receive any lobbying? At All? Get real.
"Sound like a BC Liberal D-bag trying to justify scum . "
Same can be said for those left wing apologists..
"Communciations gurus" on the left also do lobbying. And did.
"Lobbyist are like cock roaches they don't give a rats ass what party . "
Now we're talkin.
We need to change the laws , the impossible thing is to find ethical politicians with the balls to ... Sound so right wing to not look into a mirror ,just defect blame on others , Anonymous .
The left also doesn't look in the mirror enough either. They don't want to see what they would see.
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