MP Proposes Ethical Criteria For Parliamentarians

Press Release

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 PAUL SZABO, BSc, MBA, FCA   

     MP Proposes Ethical Criteria For Parliamentarians

 OTTAWA: November 18, 2010 – Today, Mississauga South MP, Paul Szabo, tabled a Bill to propose ethical criteria for Parliamentarians in the exercise of their privileges, immunities and powers. These criteria are modelled after the Rotary International Four Way Test intended as a guide for everything we think, say and do.

Bill seeks to amend the Parliament of Canada Act by adding clause 4.1which states: "The members shall, in the exercise of their privileges, immunities and powers referred to in section 4, endeavour to ensure that their conduct is fair and generally beneficial, fosters good will and encourages and cultivates friendship, and that their speech is truthful and consistent with that conduct."

"The capacity of legislators to inspire a nation is diminished unless our words and our deeds are true, fair and beneficial and promote friendship and goodwill." said Szabo. He also dedicated the Bill to Rotary International

for their wide-ranging contributions through community service in Canada and around the world.

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For additional information, contact:

 PAUL SZABO, BSc, MBA, FCA     

 (613)-992-4848 (Ottawa) - (905)-822-2111 (Mississauga)

 szabop@parl.gc.ca [1]