OTTAWA — The federal ethics watchdog is expressing concern about a Toronto MP who hired her sister to work in her constituency office. Mario Dion says in a tweet that he sent Yasmin Ratansi a “letter of concern” about her actions and is giving her 30 days to respond. Ratansi quit the Liberal caucus late...
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Liberal MP resigns from caucus after employing sister in constituency office
The issue has been referred to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and Ratansi says she is waiting to hear their recommendations.
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Trudeau ‘deeply disappointed’ by Liberal MP’s employing her sister in riding office
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is “deeply disappointed” by how Toronto MP Yasmin Ratansi handled her office. Ratansi said Monday she’s leaving the Liberal caucus after admitting she employed a relative at her constituency office. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau said Ratansi’s behaviour is unacceptable and he expects a...