MP Lori Idlout contravened conflict of interest code, ethics commissioner says

MP Lori Idlout contravened conflict of interest code, ethics commissioner says NICK MURRAY OTTAWA THE CANADIAN PRESS PUBLISHED YESTERDAY Open this photo in gallery: MP for Nunavut Lori Idlout rises during question period on Parliament Hill on May 5. ADRIAN WYLD/THE CANADIAN PRESS COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. MP Lori Idlout contravened the House of Commons conflict of interest code, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein announced today. The commissioner’s office reports that Idlout last year claimed reimbursement for more than $1,700 in gifts she purchased from a business owned by herself and her spouse. MPs aren’t allowed to act in a way that furthers their private interests. Von Finckenstein said while Idlout made errors in judgment, he believed she acted in good faith since she repaid the House of Commons as soon as the issue was raised. He recommended that no sanctions be imposed. Idlout made the purchases while sitting as an NDP member of Parliament before crossing the floor to the Liberals back in March. Sign up for the Politics Insider Newsletter. Your essential weekly reading on what matters in Canadian politics (subscribers only) SUBSCRIBE EXPLORE NEWSLETTERS Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Related stories Steven Guilbeault officially resigns Montreal seat of Laurier-Sainte-Marie Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall resigns from House of Commons It’s time to scrap hybrid Parliament Diversions Horoscope Daily astrology with Sally Brompton Daily Crossword Solve today's puzzle Daily Cryptic Witty word play at its best Sudoku Three difficulty levels to solve Follow related authors and topics FEDERAL POLITICS (CANADA) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following. Interact with The Globe