Prime Minister Trudeau's press secretary has been charged by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
Global News reports the commissioner’s officer said Alex Wellstead had received a penalty of $250 for “failing to disclose a material charge related to assets within 30 days after the charge.”
Alex Wellstead, a press secretary at Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau’s Office, has received a #penalty of $250 from the #EthicsCommissioner for failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change. (https://t.co/q5XkyHHLXH) #CdnPoli pic.twitter.com/Uo82jkGkYG
— Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (@EthicsCanada) October 20, 2020
According to the Ethics Commissioner, examples of material changes that must be reported include becoming a trustee or a beneficiary of a trust, acquiring any asset valued at $10,000 or more or opening any type of investment account.
Wellstead’s penalty has reportedly been paid in full.
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