1. Establishment of lobbyist registry
See Lobbyist registration, Proposal for
2. Extension of cooling-off period for former ministers to 12 months (s.31(1))
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off periods, Proposal for increase of length of
3. During cooling-off period former cabinet ministers shall not make representations to government
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off periods, Proposal for prohibition on lobbying during
4. Conditions for former cabinet ministers to seek exemption from cooling-off period restrictions (s.31(3))
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off period, Proposal for exemptions by Ethics Commissioner
5. Application of cooling-off period to select senior policy officials, subject to exemptions
See Cooling-off periods for chairs of boards and tribunals, Proposal for,
Cooling-off periods for senior policy officials, Proposal for,
Cooling-off periods for senior policy officials-Third-party reviews by Ethics Commissioner,
Official Opposition, Office of Leader of-Cooling-off periods for senior staff, Proposal for
6. No member to use improper influence to advance private interests of self or others (s.2(1))
See Private interests-Member's use of improper influence to advance interests of any other person, Proposal for prohibition
7. No member to advance private interests by sharing information not available to general public (s.4)
See Insider information to further private interests, Member's use of, Proposal for prohibition on
8. Application of proscribed classes of contracts be expanded to direct associates of member's spouse or adult interdependent partner, or subsidiary of a corporation directly associated with a member or adult interdependent partner
See Contracts of private corporations and subsidiaries-Direct associates of members, Prohibitions to include
9. "Direct associates" definition should include partnerships having more than 20 partners (s.8)
See Direct associates of members-Definitions of direct associates to include partnerships with more than 20 partners, Proposal for
10. Member does not breach this Act if activity is one a member engages in on behalf of Albertans (s.5)
See Members of the Legislative Assembly-Breach of Act, Exemption where engaging in acts on behalf of Albertans
11. Member is not in breach of Act for trivial or insignificant contracts (s.8)
See Contracts in violation of Act-Exemption for trivial or insignificant interests, Proposal for
12. No member to advance known private interests of member's adult children (s.2)
See Private interests-Member's use of influence to promote private interests of member, member's direct associates, and known interests of adult children, Proposal for prohibition on
13a. Prohibition of member's acceptance of gifts or benefits by member, member's spouse, adult interdependent partner, or minor child from persons other than Crown in connection with performance of member's office (s.7(1))
See Gifts, fees or other benefits for members and direct associates-Prohibition on acceptance when connected to performance of member's office
13b. Exclusion of gifts and noncash benefits from political parties, constituency associations, and charitable organizations from prohibition against gifts or benefits (s.7(1))
See Gifts, fees or other benefits for members and direct associates-Exemption for benefits from constituency associations, political parties and charities
13c. Increase $200 limit to $400 limit on fees, gifts, and benefits from the same source to member and member's spouse or adult interdependent partner and minor children (s.7(1))
See Gifts, fees or other benefits for members and direct associates-Maximum amounts allowed from same source
14. Permit air flights on private carriers to be exempt from public disclosure where member fulfills duties to province and consult Ethics Commission when possible (s.7(1))
See Gifts, fees or other benefits for members and direct associates-Air travel on private carriers, Restrictions on
15. Cabinet ministers to be allowed employment or practice of a profession as required to maintain qualifications
See Cabinet ministers-Maintenance of occupational qualifications while in office
16. Public disclosure requirement of members for litigation and maintenance enforcement orders
See Public disclosure statements for members-Litigation and maintenance enforcement orders, Proposal to include
17. Public disclosure requirement for benefits from Alberta government programs to member, direct associate or minor child, unless benefit of general application
See Public disclosure statements for members-Government program benefits for members and direct associates, Proposal to include
18a. Public disclosure requirement to change values exempted from disclosure of assets, liabilities or interests from less that $1,000 to less than $10,000
See Public disclosure statements for members-Exemption for items valued under $1,000
18b. Public disclosure requirement to changes values exempted from disclosure of source of income from less than $1,000 to less than $5,000
See Public disclosure statements for members-Monetary limits for exemption of sources of income
19. Replace "things used personally" with "personal property used for transportation, household, educational, recreational, social, or aesthetic purposes"
See Public disclosure statements for members-Exemption for personal property
20a. Prohibition on cabinet ministers or Leader of the Official Opposition soliciting funds on behalf of charity of which cabinet minister or Leader is a director or officer
See Cabinet ministers-Soliciting funds for charitable organizations, Proposal for prohibition on,
Official Opposition, Leader of-Soliciting funds for charitable organizations, Proposal for prohibition on
20b. Prohibit a cabinet minister or Leader of Opposition from acting as director or officer of nonprofit organization that solicits government funding
See Cabinet ministers-Restrictions on acting as director or officer of organization that solicits government funding, Proposal for
21a. Preamble expanded to include statement that Assembly benefits if members have varied experience and are active in own communities
See Preamble to Act-Fundamental principles in Preamble, Proposal for additional
21b. Preamble expanded to include statement that member's duty includes broadly representing constituents' interests
See Preamble to Act-Member's duty to represent broad interests of constituents, Addition of provision for
22. Define "agent" as person acting with express or implied direction or consent of member or cabinet minister and acting to further member or cabinet minister's interests
See Agent-Definition of
23. Move list of disqualifying offices into a Regulation
See Disqualifying offices for members-Move from Act into regulations, Proposal for
24. Criteria for agencies inclusion in list of disqualifying offices should be in policy guidelines
See Disqualifying offices for members-Policy guidelines for inclusion on list
25. Delete mentions of Alberta Opportunity Company
See Alberta Opportunity Company-Deletion from Act, Proposal for
26. Empower Ethics Commissioner to approve member's renegotiation or renewal of ATB mortgage (s.8)
See Treasury Branches-Mortgage renegotiations or renewals, Proposal for Ethics Commissioner's approval of member's
27. Provide compensation for member when required by Ethics Commissioner to move ATB mortgage to another financial institution
See Treasury Branches-Mortgage transfers, Proposal for compensation to members for costs of
28. Empower judge to impose penalties for restitution or compensation on former cabinet minister if any party suffers loss due to violations by former cabinet minister, and to increase maximum fines from $20,000 to $50,000 for violations under Part 6
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off period, Proposal for sanctions for breach of Act
29a. Empower Ethics Commissioner to conduct investigations into government dealings by former cabinet ministers during cooling-off period.
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off periods, Proposal for limitation period for investigation or prosecution during
29b. Require former cabinet minister to comply with investigation by Ethics Commissioner
See Investigations by Ethics Commissioner-Power to require compliance from former cabinet minister, Proposal for
29c. Empower Ethics Commissioner to provide information to authorities if indications of criminal activity
See Investigations by Ethics Commissioner-Power to provide authorities with information on criminal activities, Proposal for
29d. Empower Ethics Commissioner to initiate own investigations
See Investigations by Ethics Commissioner-Power to initiate, Proposal for
30. Limitation on period for Ethics Commissioner to investigate former cabinet minister so that no investigations or prosecutions may occur after two years have passed since former cabinet minister left office
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off periods, Proposal for limitation period for investigation or prosecution after
31. Restitution provisions for persons affected by violations of Act
See Restitution provisions for any violation of Act-Court actions, Proposal for
32. Empower Ethics Commission to conduct independent, third-party reviews as requested by Regional Health Authorities
See Regional health authorities-Third-party reviews by Ethics Commissioner on request by, Proposal for
33. Require Ethics Commissioner to retain records for two years after member's departure from Assembly and to make available public disclosure statements
See Records management-Retention periods after member leaves office
34. Reimburse member for legal costs for representation during inquiry by Ethics Commissioner
See Investigations by Ethics Commissioner-Costs for legal representation for members, Proposal for reimbursement of
35. Empower Ethics Commissioner to suspend an inquiry if related ongoing police investigation or criminal charges
See Investigations by Ethics Commissioner-Power to suspend inquiry where police investigation or related court action, Proposal for
36. Require Assembly to debate any Ethics Commissioner's report that recommends sanctions within 15 sitting days of tabling report and prior to adjournment of Assembly
See Legislative Assembly-Time period for actions on tabled report from Ethics Commissioner, Proposal for change to
37. Preamble should be retained as separate from Act
See Preamble to Act-Move into body of Act, Proposal for
38. Definition of "trivial," status quo for
See Trivial interests-Definition of
39. Definition of "private interest" should remain as before (1(g))
See Private interests-Definition of
40. Blind trust provision should remain as is
See Blind trusts for cabinet ministers and the Leader of the Official Opposition, Proposal for
41. Management trusts for private corporations should not be required
See Management trusts for cabinet ministers or Leaders, Proposal for
42. Rules for cabinet ministers and Leaders to maintain involvement in private corporations, Status quo for
See Blind trusts for cabinet ministers and the Leader of the Official Opposition, Proposal for
43. Present requirement for identification of type of financial interests (s.14) of a member is sufficient, and Act should not be amended to include amount or value of financial interests
See Public disclosure statements for members-Values or amounts of financial interests, Proposal for removal of
44. Present requirement for member to disclose to Ethics Commissioner financial information about spouse or adult interdependent partner, Status quo for
See Public disclosure statements for members-Financial information for spouse or adult interdependent partner, Proposal to include
45. Employment restrictions in Part 4 should not be amended to include other members
See Members of the Legislative Assembly-Employment restrictions, Proposal for,
Opposition (Third Party), Leader of-Employment restrictions, Proposal for
46. Cooling-off periods should not apply to members who chair standing policy committees or chair or supervise an agency
See Cooling-off periods for chairs of standing policy committees or chairs or supervisors of government agencies, Proposal for
47. Act should not be amended to provide a general allowance for former cabinet minister to approve employment in further service to Crown
See Former cabinet ministers-Cooling-off periods, General allowance for employment in service to Crown, Proposal for
48. Act should not be amended to impose sanctions on a member after member has left office
See Former members-Sanctions for breach of Act, Proposal for
49. Act should not be amended to include provision concerning voidability of contracts in violation of Act
See Contracts in violation of Act-Voidability of contracts as sanction by Ethics Commissioner, Proposal for
50. Act should not be amended to expand on restrictions (ss.8-9) that outline rules and situations where member cannot contract with Crown
See Contracts with the Crown-Restrictions and prohibitions on members and direct associates
51. Act should not be amended to prohibit activities that give rise to apparent conflicts of interest
See Apparent conflict of interest, Proposal for prohibition on activities with