The Hill Times: In order to shield MPs from running into either real or perceived conflicts of interest, the House of Commons rules should be amended to bar elected officials from working in second paid jobs, say current and former MPs and political insiders.
“You’re paid well; do your damn job,” said Wayne Easter, a former Liberal MP and federal cabinet minister who held a seat in the House for about 30 years.
“You can’t do those two jobs at once. You were elected to be a Member of Parliament. You’re paid a very good salary as a Member of Parliament. You have staff to assist you in being a Member of Parliament,” said Easter…