Carney’s Chief of Staff Compares PM’s Ethics Screen to Wright

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff, Marc-André Blanchard, faced criticism from Conservatives for likening Carney’s conflicts of interest to that of former PM Stephen Harper’s chief of staff, Nigel Wright. Blanchard emphasized Carney’s extensive experience as a reason for his election, while Conservative critics argued that Carney’s role as prime minister poses different ethical standards than those applicable to Wright. The clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Sabia, revealed that 13 potential conflicts have been flagged since Carney took office, with six requiring an ethics screen.

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