Lobbying commissioner poised to weaken ethics rules despite years of government scandals

David Suzuki and BC Civil Liberties Association oppose the changes

Martin Allen

4 Apr 2023 • 4 min read

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Commissioner Bélanger was appointed by the Liberals in 2017. (The Canadian Press/Justin Tang)

Martin Allen

Martin is a graduate of Columbia University’s Lede Program for Data Journalism and the former editor-in-chief of the Western Gazette.

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