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356:, they stated that prostitution was not simply a matter of criminal law, but a complex social problem. They considered changes to the law from three perspectives: increased criminal sanctions; decriminalisation; and government regulation. The committee did not favour any of those options as the sole approach to the issue. Instead, it recommended strengthening criminal restrictions on street prostitution, because of the danger and nuisance aspects, while easing the criminal restrictions on other aspects of prostitution, such as the bawdy house offence. Greater social supports should also be provided, to address the economic factors which might alleviate the situation. 524:, called on the CBA to pass a resolution in favour of national unity and a strong federal government, and rejecting separatism. Fraser introduced the resolution, seconded by Robert Lesage, the president of the Quebec branch. The resolution generated considerable debate, as some members did not think the CBA should take a stand on political issues, while some members from Quebec thought the resolution attempted to impose a particular position on the sovereignty issue as a condition of membership in the CBA. Eventually, the resolution was amended on a motion by 467:. He opposed the Government's request for broader legislative powers to share personal information within government, arguing that those powers already existed under the current law and did not need to be expanded. He also stated that: "The government had not yet established what we call a 'culture of privacy.' That's not just a buzz word. It's a real expression of concern." Fraser also reminded the committee that he had pushed for freedom of information legislation back in 1976, as president of the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association. 419:
personally was in a potential conflict. After considering the matter over the weekend, Fraser announced that he would not review the complaint and instead would delegate it to the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for the Northwest Territories, Gerald Gerrand, QC. Fraser had no further involvement in the file, other than ensuring that Gerrand had the necessary resources to investigate the complaint. Gerrand later issued a report which cleared Clark.
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This time, Fraser conducted the review of the complaint himself. On May 4, 2016, he released a report which held that Clark was not in a conflict of interest, as the fundraising was not for her personal benefit, but for the benefit of the Liberal Party. As well, the receipt of the stipend was not a
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While not opposing the idea of the monument itself, the group of past-presidents argued that it was inappropriate for an overtly political memorial to be placed adjacent to the Supreme Court, which is politically neutral: "It is ill conceived, however, to add an imposing sculpture signalling a
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in 1982. Speaking on behalf of the CBA, Fraser said he welcomed the appointment for two reasons: "First and foremost, as a lawyer and a judge her Ladyship has demonstrated her worthiness to sit on the highest court in Canada. Secondly, the appointment ... involves women in every level of the
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to Canadian National railway. Shortly after the complaint was filed, it became known that Fraser's son, John Paul Fraser, was an assistant deputy minister in the government and a personal friend of the Premier. Van Dongen asked that Commissioner Fraser not review the allegation himself, as he
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In 2015, Fraser was one of seventeen past-presidents of the Canadian Bar Association wrote an open letter to the Globe and Mail, criticising plans to locate a proposed Memorial to the Victims of Communism immediately adjacent to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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The Conflict Commissioner has a mandate with three functions: to provide advice to Members of the Legislative Assembly on potential conflicts of interest; to meet annually with each member to review their declarations under the
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strong political message, controversial or not, literally in the face of the very institution which is the final arbiter in Canada of disputes involving Canadians, the federal and provincial governments, and foreign litigants."
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a professional organization for lawyers. He was the president of the British Columbia Branch of the CBA in 1976-1977. In 1981-1982, he served as the national president of the CBA. He is the senior surviving past-president.
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Fraser was also the president of the Canadian Section of the International Commission of Jurists, an organization dedicated to preserving the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and human rights around the world.
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When Fraser was appointed in 2007, the position of Conflict of Interest Commissioner was part-time. However, when his appointment was renewed by the Legislative Assembly in 2015, it was made a full-time position.
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During his term as president of the British Columbia Branch, he pressed the provincial government to enact freedom of information and protection of privacy legislation, which would have been the first in Canada.
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Eby stated that he did not think when he filed the complaint that Fraser was in a personal conflict because of his son's connection with the Premier, but after the report came out he was reviewing that point.
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Fraser was also the acting Information and Privacy Commissioner for the first six months of 2010, another independent officer of the Legislative Assembly. The former Commissioner had been appointed the
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Fraser served a three-year term, from 1993 to 1996, as president of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, an international association which links lawyers from the various countries of the
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of British Columbia, and a severe backlog had developed while the position was vacant. The Government appointed Fraser on an interim basis while deciding whom to appoint full-time.
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During his term as president of the British Columbia branch, Canada was going through a period of considerable political turmoil, caused by the election of the separatist
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Called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1965, Fraser developed an extensive litigation practice in both civil and criminal matters, with the firm which eventually became
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and must be recommended by at least two-thirds of the members of the Legislative Assembly. In Fraser's case, the Assembly's recommendation to appoint him was unanimous.
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by the Government of British Columbia. He also developed a practice in the area of mediation and arbitration, and continues to be available as a private arbitrator.
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to the Supreme Court. Although he was sworn in, an issue arose whether he was eligible to be appointed under the terms of the
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In 2014, Fraser was one of eleven past-presidents of the CBA who intervened in a dispute between the Prime Minister of Canada,
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In 2016, it became known that Premier Clark hosted exclusive party fundraising events and received an annual stipend from the
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that Justice Nadon was not eligible to be appointed, because he was on the Federal Court of Appeal rather than on a Quebec
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In 2007, Fraser was appointed as the British Columbia Conflict Commissioner. The position is established by an Act of the
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Fraser has also served on the boards of directors of several corporations and not-for profit organizations, including the
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UBC Allard School of Law: "Paul Fraser, Q.C., has been appointed the Conflict Commissioner for British Columbia".
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Late in 2015, the federal government announced that it would move the proposed memorial to a different location.
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Canadian Bar Association Presidents: Harper’s disrespect for the Supreme Court harms the workings of government
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by the Government of British Columbia. In 2015 he was awarded a Certificate of 50 Years Practising Law by the
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During his time in office, he testified before a legislative committee which was reviewing British Columbia's
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judicial system and makes the role of women in the administration of justice appropriately complete."
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Fraser was married twice and had 5 children. He died on March 29, 2019, at the age of 78.
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2005: Law Society of British Columbia: Certificate of Fifty Years Practising Law.
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Fraser served as a special legal advisor to the then-Minister of Foreign Affairs,
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At the annual meeting of the CBA in the summer of 1977 the national president,
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Fraser and ten other past-presidents of the CBA then wrote an open letter to
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In the fall of 2013, the federal government appointed Justice Nadon of the
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President of the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association
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Fraser was national president when the federal government appointed
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Dispute between the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of Canada
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of Charlottetown; Simon V. Potter of Montreal; William Johnson
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Fraser has been active both provincially and nationally in the
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British Columbia Information and Privacy Commissioner (Acting)
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Allegations of conflict of interest involving Premier Clark
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Criticism of the location of Victims of Communism memorial
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was in a conflict of interest in relation to the sale of
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of Montreal; Guy Joubert of Winnipeg; D. Kevin Carroll,
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Stephen Harper lashes out at top judge on Supreme Court
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International Commission of Jurists (Canadian Section)
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Exclusive fundraising events and Liberal Party stipend
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International Commission of Jurists (Canadian Section)
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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He served as the Conflict Commissioner for the 39:British Columbia Conflict of Interest Commissioner 1511: 1159:"Canadian Bar Association - Past CBA Presidents" 591:In addition to Fraser, the letter was signed by 274:(1993–1996), and of the Canadian section of the 1398:"Commonwealth Lawyers Association — Objectives" 1370: 1368: 1314: 1312: 1218:Charles Lynch, "Beware Lawyers Bearing Gifts", 860:(Toronto: Vintage, 2004), pp. 92, 96, 100-101. 1244: 1242: 858:Navigating a New World: Canada's Global Future 652:Participation in international lawyers' groups 475: 344:Fraser Report on Pornography and Prostitution 1365: 1309: 1141:"BC Lousy at Guarding Privacy: Commissioner" 907: 752: 750: 748: 746: 744: 513:government in the province of Quebec in the 1442:"Cuso International: Director, Paul Fraser" 1239: 1134: 1132: 1092:Premier, Office of the (January 25, 2010). 470: 281: 816:Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, 678:Corporate and not-for-profit directorships 364: 1200: 1198: 811: 809: 807: 805: 741: 727:Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the 327:Canadian Indian residential school system 296:University of British Columbia Law School 50:January 1, 2008 – March 29, 2019 1129: 776: 715:1982: Queen's Counsel, British Columbia 377:. The Commissioner is nominated by the 375:Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 264:Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 1138: 1094:"ACTING PRIVACY COMMISSIONER APPOINTED" 1091: 942: 940: 632:of Barrie; and Rod Snow of Whitehorse. 348:In 1983, the then-Minister of Justice, 314:. On six occasions, he was appointed a 1512: 1195: 802: 360:British Columbia Conflict Commissioner 1540:University of British Columbia alumni 916:, Department of Justice Canada, 1985. 373:and is a non-partisan officer of the 1560:Peter A. Allard School of Law alumni 937: 832:"Lancaster House: Paul Fraser, Q.C." 1535:Canadian Bar Association Presidents 927:"Members' Conflict of Interest Act" 540:, and the Chief Justice of Canada, 276:International Commission of Jurists 13: 544:, over the appointment of Justice 14: 1571: 1479: 1139:MacLeod, Andrew (April 1, 2010). 720:American College of Trial Lawyers 684:Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 600:of Montreal; Thomas G. Heintzman 496:, the first woman justice of the 387:Members' Conflict of Interest Act 871:"Law Halts Canadian Rail Strike" 701: 657:Commonwealth Lawyers Association 505:CBA Resolution on Canadian Unity 272:Commonwealth Lawyers Association 266:as well as the president of the 120:Commonwealth Lawyers Association 1448: 1434: 1416: 1390: 1347: 1330: 1292: 1277: 1259: 1226: 1211: 1169: 1151: 1118: 1104: 1085: 1069: 1053: 1037: 1007: 981: 966: 338:Law Society of British Columbia 305: 919: 881: 863: 850: 824: 429:British Columbia Liberal Party 371:Parliament of British Columbia 332:In 1982, Fraser was appointed 226:University of British Columbia 1: 1555:21st-century Canadian lawyers 1550:20th-century Canadian lawyers 977:(Victoria) November 23, 2007. 734: 7: 1530:Lawyers in British Columbia 1287:, RSC 1985, c S-26, ss 5, 6 1208:(1977), Vol 35, pp 413-417. 515:provincial election of 1976 476:President of CBA and BC CBA 379:Premier of British Columbia 10: 1576: 1491:February 23, 2016, at the 1236:, August 31, 1977, p. 62. 1222:, November 24, 1977, p. 6. 709: 606:of Toronto; Daphne Dumont 563:. 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Index

QC
Canadian Bar Association
William Cox
L. Yves Fortier
Commonwealth Lawyers Association
International Commission of Jurists (Canadian Section)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alma mater
University of Manitoba
BA
University of British Columbia
LL.B
QC
British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Canadian Bar Association
Commonwealth Lawyers Association
International Commission of Jurists
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of British Columbia Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Fraser Milner Casgrain
Special Prosecutor
Lloyd Axworthy
Canadian Indian residential school system
Queen's Counsel
Law Society of British Columbia
Mark MacGuigan
Fraser Committee Report

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