Which rules apply to you?

I’m a Member of the House of Commons

You must follow the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.

If you are a minister or parliamentary secretary, you are also subject to the Conflict of Interest Act as a reporting public office holder.

I’m a minister or parliamentary secretary

As an elected Member of Parliament, you must follow the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.

As a minister or parliamentary secretary, you are also subject to the Conflict of Interest Act as a reporting public office holder.

I hold one of these positions:

  • Ministerial staff (15+ hours/week)
  • Ministerial adviser
  • Head of a federal department, agency, Crown corporation or other organization
  • Member of a federal tribunal, board or commission (full-time)
  • Someone designated as a reporting public office holder by the Governor in Council or a minister

You are subject to the Conflict of Interest Act as a reporting public office holder.

I hold one of these positions:

  • Ministerial staff (˂15 hours/week)
  • Member of a federal tribunal, board or commission (part-time)
  • Someone designated as a public office holder by the Governor in Council or by a minister

You are subject to the Act as a public office holder without reporting obligations.

I was appointed by the Governor in Council to one of these positions:

You are not subject to the Conflict of Interest Act, or to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.

I am a Member of Parliament’s employee

You are not subject to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons, or to the Conflict of Interest Act.

None of the above

You are not subject to the Conflict of Interest Act, or to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.

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