While Emerson's poltical opportunism may not be reason for an investigation in the eyes of the Ethics Commissioner -but let's not forget that this is the same ethics commissioner that the PM all but fired just days ago.
It's interesting that the Commissioner's announcement to investigate the defection brought a refusal to cooperate but the decision not to investigate brings acknowledgement (albeit indignant acknowledgement).
Despite what the Commissioner believes, the Prime Minister should listen to Canadians and do the right thing. Call a byelection in BC and let Emerson win (or lose) as a member of the government.
At the very least allow Emerson to sit as a backbencher until his constituents have had a say. Then we'll see how committed a politician Mr. Emerson is. My guess is no glory - no show!
It's really ashame when the world's second oldest profession and the world's oldest profession get so blurred!!
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There is apparently a difference between what is politically ethical and what is ethical in all other areas of life! Emmerson may not have broken any laws, or even political rules, but he sure as hell is not ethical! He's an opportunist, pure and simple. He didn't leave the Liberals due to any conflict of conscience, such as what happened when Belinda and Scott Brison crossed the floor. He left for opportunity only, and i suspect he really doesn't care what political party he serves! He's arrogant and definately lacks in the ethics department.
All we have as we travel through life is our honesty and integrity, and the ethics with which we apply them. When we comprimise either, we are lacking in all, and lose the right to be respected. No wonder politicians get such a low trust rate from the citizens they represent!
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