Konrad von Finckenstein
Konrad von Finckenstein is a prominent Canadian lawyer and public servant who has served as the Ethics Commissioner of Canada. His role involves overseeing compliance with the Conflict of Interest Act and ensuring that public officials, including the Prime Minister, adhere to ethical guidelines. He has held various significant positions in the Canadian government and legal sector, contributing to the development of policies aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public office.
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Konrad von Finckenstein is the Ethics Commissioner who confirmed the 13 cases to the Ethics Committee.
Carney’s conflict of interest screen has been implemented six times, Privy Council Clerk says
Canada· 2025-11-20
Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein said forcing public office holders to sell their assets and have the money reinvested would lead to them incurring a big annual tax bill.
Carney does not need to divest assets to avoid conflict of interest, ethics watchdog saysCanada· 2025-09-16
Konrad von Finckenstein is the Ethics Commissioner who determined that no conflict-of-interest screen was required for Minister Anandasangaree.
Public Safety Minister’s link to civil liberties group doesn’t require ethics screen, watchdog saysCanada· 2025-09-10
Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein has called for strengthening the rules governing MPs, cabinet ministers and public officials.
MIA: A real fix for Ottawa’s ethics rulesCanada· 2025-06-17
Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein says cabinet ministers should be subject to stronger rules that would address even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Ethics rules must cover even apparent conflicts of interest, commissioner saysCanada· 2025-06-12
Mr. Carney said he is discussing setting up conflict-of-interest screens with Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein.
Carney promises conflict-of-interest screen to prevent him from making decisions for companies he servedCanada· 2025-03-18
