Scheer fires sister-in-law after questions raised about her employment in his office

OTTAWA — Former Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has fired his wife’s sister after questions were raised about him having employed her in his constituency office.
The Saskatchewan MP said in a statement issued on Tuesday that he has spoken with his sister-in-law, Erica Honoway, who had been working as a constituency assistant in his Regina—Qu’Appelle riding office, and decided to let her go after first hiring her in 2007 to do bookkeeping.“I understand that in this case, following the rules may not have been enough. Even the perception of a conflict concerns me. As such, I have met with Erica and I have ended her employment in my office,” Scheer said. As an elected official, I understand expectations on me are high. Whenever there has ever been a question of following the letter and the spirit of the rules, I checked with the Ethics Commissioner first,” Scheer said.
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His office noted that Scheer sought clarity from both the ethics watchdog and the House of Commons administration about his hiring decisions and was told no rules would be violated by employing her. Further, Scheer’s staffer Kenzie Potter confirmed to CTVNews.ca that between 2008 and 2012 Scheer had employed his sister.
Source: .ctvnews.ca