The time to do the ethical thing was nearly two months ago, when he decided to take on Enbridge as a client. This is no case, as some would spin it, of a man doing the ethical thing, of having to make a choice, and making the right one. And it came nearly two months after he registered as a lobbyist, and weeks after the story first broke. The Friday before the return of the House of Commons, where this was sure to be an issue for the opposition. This resignation was released late on a Friday afternoon, where governments dump bad news they want to downplay. … at all times I have been fully compliant with all rules and regulations……despite the fact that my compliance with all the relevant rules and regulations has been clearly demonstrated……(I) do not wish to be in the centre of the political gray……with regret…I have concluded it is best for all concerned that I step down… The text of the letter makes clear he’s resigning because people were making an issue out of it, not because he belatedly realized he had done anything wrong. Article contentĪnd, frankly, it may not have been obvious even then. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The links between Canada’s intelligence agencies and commercial interests were further highlighted last fall, when it was revealed that Communications Security Establishment Canada was targeting communications of Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, for the benefit of Canadian energy companies. Reports have already indicated CSIS involvement in monitoring opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. “I’ve registered just in case I arrange a meeting, but no meetings to report”.īesides marking a complete reversal of the “won’t lobby” promise, the conflict is also fairly obvious. “I do some contract work for Enbridge,” Strahl told the Vancouver Observer. Strahl didn’t seem to see any conflict between lobbying on behalf of Enbridge and his CSIS watchdog role when he took on the client, or when he was asked about it by the Observer. A report in the Vancouver Observer revealed Strahl had registered to lobby B.C.’s Minister of Natural Gas Development on behalf of a new consulting client, Enbridge. Within a year though, “won’t lobby” became “will register” to lobby. He’ll continue to build his consultancy, helping companies create and execute business strategies, but he “won’t lobby” governments. Article content But he’s got a system of “double make-sure” to protect himself and the public from conflicts of interest and questions around ethics. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice.
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