Managing Conflict of Interest - Organisation for Economic Co ...

58 Managing Conflict of Interestpublic service, and serious conflicts of interest are a form of wrongdoing.The Canadian framework to prevent and manage conflicts ofinterest is based on long-standing principles and values that guidecurrent reforms and new governance practices. A well-establishedmanagement framework and an array of enforcement mechanismshelp the public service assess existing conflicts and mitigate newrisks. Recent reforms and the establishment of the Office of thePublic Sector Integrity Commissioner reaffirm the Canadian Government’scommitment to protect the public interest.ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific