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2000 October Report of the Auditor General of Canada
October 2000 Report—Chapter 12
Exhibit 12.5—Responsibilities of Political Leaders
Principle: Political commitment to ethics should reinforce the ethical conduct of public servants.
Actions
- Maintain a high standard of propriety in the discharge of official duties.
- Create legislative and institutional arrangements that reinforce ethical behaviour.
- Create sanctions against wrongdoing.
- Provide adequate support and resources for ethics-related activities throughout government.
- Avoid exploitation of ethics rules and laws for political purposes.
Source: OECD, Principles for Managing Ethics in the Public Service