Ethics Watchdog: Trudeau's Free Jamaica Trip Followed Rules
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Ethics commissioner confirms Trudeau consulted office about Jamaican vacation and was advised he was within rules to accept free stay from longtime family friend
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Commissioner indicates that if it was not an acceptable gift, it would have had to be disclosed publicly but nothing has been reported
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Rules state office holders have 30 days to disclose gifts over $200, unless exempted like gifts from family/friends
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Trudeau has received gifts from this friend before and has spoken publicly about 50+ year friendship, sought ethics advice for this trip
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Commissioner clarifies his office doesn't "approve" trips but advises what's allowed under rules; says office holders always take advice to avoid investigation