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Critics Dissatisfied With Finding That Clears Christy Clark Of Alleged Conflict

The Canadian Press, 05 May, 2016 12:24 PM
    VICTORIA — A report from British Columbia's conflict commissioner clears the premier of alleged financial conflicts, but critics are already mulling a judicial review of its findings.
     
    Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher says he does not understand how conflict commissioner Paul Fraser can conclude that money paid to the premier is only a political benefit, not a private financial perk.
     
    Conacher says he will speak with lawyers to determine the possibility of applying for a court review of the report regarding Premier Christy Clark.
     
    Democracy Watch and New Democrat David Eby had filed a pair of complaints alleging Clark breached a conflict law for members of the legislature, alleging she benefited financially from attending high-priced fundraisers.
     
    In a report released late Wednesday, Fraser says he can't conclude that donations received by the Liberal party in such circumstances amount to a "private interest" for the premier.
     
    The Liberal party has confirmed that it pays Clark a stipend of up to $50,000 a year for party work.

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