MP Code of Conduct
Preamble
WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada seeks to rebuild the trust of Canadians in their democracy and in their elected officials;
WHEREAS although structural reforms are needed to counter the problems with the electoral system and with the centralization of power, steps to improve the democratic life of the country can also be taken by individual participants in the political process;
WHEREAS Green Candidates and Members of Parliament must lead by example, modelling good behaviour and holding themselves to the highest ethical standards;
WHEREAS publicly pledging to uphold such a Code of Conduct would set Green MPs and Candidates apart, establishing trust with the Canadian public;
Operative
BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the nomination process, any candidate wishing to stand for Green Party nomination must agree to and sign an MP Code of Conduct;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Code of Conduct is to enshrine the highest ethical standards, both for campaigning during elections and for the holding of public office, and is to prohibit practices and conduct such as personal attacks, discriminatory or sexist remarks, and dishonourable or bullying conduct in the House of Commons;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that deviation from the Code of Conduct constitutes a breach of the public trust, undermines the commitment of the Green Party of Canada to have our candidates and MPs lead by example and model good behaviour, and may constitute grounds for dismissal as candidate, or ejection from caucus as a sitting Member of Parliament.
Background
A code of conduct is a great way to elevate the bar for MPs and Parliament. By establishing that all GPC candidates sign the code of conduct we ensure that all of our elected MPs are ready to be personally accountable to a more constructive and positive political future for Canada. Imagine a Parliament where we were not embarrassed to take our kids.
Code
Proposal Type
Submitter Name
Party Commentary
Recoded as G14-D05.
Policy GP08-p047 already establishes that the Green Party will set a code of conduct for its elected members. The current motion will require any Green Party candidate to sign and abide by the code of conduct. The motion also adds details about what the code of conduct should include as well as penalties for infringing on the code of conduct. For consistency and clarity, if this motion passes, it should be combined with GP08-p047.
Preamble
WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada seeks to rebuild the trust of Canadians in their democracy and in their elected officials;
WHEREAS although structural reforms are needed to counter the problems with the electoral system and with the centralization of power, steps to improve the democratic life of the country can also be taken by individual participants in the political process;
WHEREAS Green Candidates and Members of Parliament must lead by example, modelling good behaviour and holding themselves to the highest ethical standards;
WHEREAS publicly pledging to uphold such a Code of Conduct would set Green MPs and Candidates apart, establishing trust with the Canadian public;
Operative
BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the nomination process, any candidate wishing to stand for Green Party nomination must agree to and sign an MP Code of Conduct;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Code of Conduct is to enshrine the highest ethical standards, both for campaigning during elections and for the holding of public office, and is to prohibit practices and conduct such as personal attacks, discriminatory or sexist remarks, and dishonourable or bullying conduct in the House of Commons;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that deviation from the Code of Conduct constitutes a breach of the public trust, undermines the commitment of the Green Party of Canada to have our candidates and MPs lead by example and model good behaviour, and may constitute grounds for dismissal as candidate, or ejection from caucus as a sitting Member of Parliament.
Sponsors
Background
A code of conduct is a great way to elevate the bar for MPs and Parliament. By establishing that all GPC candidates sign the code of conduct we ensure that all of our elected MPs are ready to be personally accountable to a more constructive and positive political future for Canada. Imagine a Parliament where we were not embarrassed to take our kids.
Party Commentary
Recoded as G14-D05.
Policy GP08-p047 already establishes that the Green Party will set a code of conduct for its elected members. The current motion will require any Green Party candidate to sign and abide by the code of conduct. The motion also adds details about what the code of conduct should include as well as penalties for infringing on the code of conduct. For consistency and clarity, if this motion passes, it should be combined with GP08-p047.