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GOLDSTEIN: Liberal lack of ethics starts at the top

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sets the standard of ethical conduct for cabinet ministers he alone can hire and fire them for any reason.

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is facing allegations he violated the conflict of interest act by being involved in a medical supply business while a cabinet minister.

Trudeau was twice found to have violated the act himself in the Aga Khan and SNC-Lavalin affairs.

The ethics commissioner can’t fire a minister, the maximum fine for violating the act is $ 500 .

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