In very simple terms, this is how I would like to see the Canadian Parliament (House of Commons) structured.
In addition to this is a Parliamentary Oversight Council (and Provincially a Legislative Oversight Council) comprised of non-politicians from legal, business and other walks of life. They would have the power to walk in (with reason), seize documents and directly investigate corruption within our government offices.
Each member of the Council would be chosen by some form of election or appointment by a body outside of government. I haven't really thought much more on this.
They basically replace "Commissions" and have more authority to demand the attendance of key persons or witnesses and documents with law enforcement support. No more politicians hiding behind the curtain of limited liability for committing ethics or even criminal acts.
The Office of Ethics Commissioner would be replaced by this neutral Council not answering to any one Political Party as the OEC does now.
Each member of the Council would be chosen by some form of election or appointment by a body outside of government. I haven't really thought much more on this.
They basically replace "Commissions" and have more authority to demand the attendance of key persons or witnesses and documents with law enforcement support. No more politicians hiding behind the curtain of limited liability for committing ethics or even criminal acts.
The Office of Ethics Commissioner would be replaced by this neutral Council not answering to any one Political Party as the OEC does now.