RECOMMENDATION

Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Ethics Commissioner and Senate Ethics Officer) and other Acts in consequence''.

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Parliament of Canada Act to provide for the appointment of a Senate Ethics Officer. It also requires the Senate Ethics Officer to perform the duties and functions assigned by the Senate regarding the conduct of its members.

The Bill also amends the Act to provide for the appointment of an Ethics Commissioner. It also provides for the Ethics Commissioner to perform the duties and functions assigned by the House of Commons regarding the conduct of its members and to administer any ethical principles, rules or obligations established by the Prime Minister for public office holders.

This enactment also amends or repeals some sections of the Act and makes consequential amendments to other Acts of Parliament.