Ravi Kahlon, the NDP MLA being hit with conflict of interest allegations because he sits on all-party committee reviewing ride hailing despite the fact that his father owns a taxi licence, is seeking advice from B.C.'s Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
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Ravi Kahlon's letter to Conflict of Interest Commissioner
Ravi Kahlon, the NDP MLA being hit with conflict of interest allegations because he sits on all-party committee reviewing ride hailing despite the fact that his father owns a taxi licence, is seeking advice from B.C.'s Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
Ravi Kahlon, the NDP MLA being hit with conflict of interest allegations because he sits on all-party committee reviewing ride hailing despite the fact that his father owns a taxi licence, is seeking advice from B.C.'s Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
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February 13, 2019
Office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner
First Floor, 421 Menzies Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1X4
Dear Commissioner,
As part of my responsibilities as an MLA, | sit on the Select Standing Committee on Crown
Corporations. In November 2017, the Legislative Assembly asked the committee to examine
and make recommendations on ridesharing services in British Columbia.
have been engaging in that work in good faith and in the interests of the people of British
Columbia, as | always do in my work as a Member.
Recently, questions have been raised about a potential perceived conflict of interest, as my
father works as a taxi driver and holds a taxi license.
| am writing to ensure | am in full compliance with all rules and policies.
| would note that the committee has been asked to listen to a diverse group of stakeholders
and provide recommendations on the issue, but has not been empowered with any decision
making authority. This authority resides with the Minister and Cabinet, of which | am not a
member.
| intend to abide by any recommendations you make and | look forward to receiving your
response.
Sincerely,
Z LE
“Ravi Kahlon
MLA for Delta North