Taiwan's top diplomat in Canada expresses concern over the potential end of sponsored travel and its impact on the relationship between the two countries.
Taiwan 's top diplomat in Canada expresses concern over the potential end of sponsored travel and its impact on the relationship between the two countries. The House Ethics Committee has requested a review of the practice of organizations funding MPs' travel. Currently, sponsored travel is exempt from a ban on receiving gifts that may influence a member's duties.
The Committee has unanimously agreed to recommend banning sponsored travel in the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
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