Statement from Bruce Chaulk, Commissioner for Legislative Standards

  • Office of the Commissioner for Legislative Standards

May 31, 2018

In response to media reports involving the disclosure of MHA Colin Holloway’s request for an opinion from the Commissioner of Legislative Standards regarding harassment allegations, the Commissioner wishes to explicitly state that all matters and investigations conducted by his office are handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Upon the Commissioner conducting an inquiry into the compliance of another member with the Code of Conduct, the legislation requires the Commissioner to provide a copy of the request for an inquiry to only the complainant and the member(s) alleged to have breached the Code of Conduct.

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Media contact
Adrienne Luther
Communications & Training Manager
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Office of the Commissioner for Legislative Standards
709-729-1474
adrienneluther@gov.nl.ca

2018 05 31 4:20 pm