Acts of Founded Wrongdoing
Reference Number:
FW-2007-Q1-0001
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
File Identification Number:
PSDPA-2007-001
File Identification Date:
May 1, 2007
Findings and Conclusions:
A serious breach of a code of conduct established under section 5 or 6
Case Description:
A public servant of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) has been found to have failed to report to DFAIT authorities an automobile accident involving an official vehicle. This public servant has also been found to have inappropriately provided access to persons to government premises for his personal interest.
Recommendations and Corrective Measures:
Following an investigation, the public servant was immediately relieved of his functions, a disciplinary hearing was held which resulted in suspension without pay of the public servant, and DFAIT management accepted his resignation which took effect immediately after the period of suspension.