Quebec politics: Test your ethics

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Years come and go, and sometimes, years have defining news stories attached to them. Such has been the case in Quebec this year, with 2010 having been marked by concern over allegations of unethical conduct in government. To mark this 2010 year of concern over ethics, take this 10-question ethics quiz.

* Produced in partnership with René Villemure, founder and president of the Institut quebecois de l'ethique applique

  1. 1

    Provincial and municipal politicians in Quebec have to make a public disclosure of gifts above a certain value. What do you think that value is?

  2. 2

    The Quebec Municipal Commission can issue suspensions for mayors and councillors who violate their municipality's code of ethics. What do you think is the harshest suspension in the law?

  3. 3

    You are a borough councillor in St. Laurent. You purchase a table at a local charity event so that the borough administration is represented. Is it ethical for you to bring your spouse?

  4. 4

    You are the mayor of a town hit by severe flooding. Your town manager recently died and you need a replacement. You know of someone who is qualified, but she is a personal friend. What do you do?

  5. 5

    Two officials say they were offered cash by Laval Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt. Vaillancourt denies this, but admits he offers political rookies a special envelope. What did he say is in those envelopes?

  6. 6

    Bill 48 says members of the National Assembly have to declare their borrowings – but only an extent. How much do you think an MNA can owe before he has to make a public disclosure of it?

  7. 7

    Your CLSC can't find a replacement for its retiring director. The director decides to retire, take his pension, and keep the same job as a consultant. Is this ethical, in light of the skills shortage?

  8. 8

    You are a newly elected mayor of a Montreal suburb. A friend of yours owns a painting company. The company has won a lot of city contracts in the past. Should you hire your friend to paint your home?

  9. 9

    In addition to new laws designed to improve ethics, the provincial government has also created a special investigative squad to gather evidence of criminal wrongdoing. What is the name of this squad?

  10. 10

    The College des administrateurs de societes du Québec asked its members if they think the new ethics laws will improve ethical behaviour. How many said they thought the new laws will change attitudes

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