An observation about political careers and conflict of interest:
It seems to me that for anybody of reasonable accomplishments - and therefore "wealthy" +/-  to divorce themselves from their prior business success is a serious disincentive to engage as MPP or MP ...
Never mind the current crop in Ottawa ...
And never mind that to enforce such disconnect has no credibility in my mind ! Much too easy to continue influence over a drink or phone call.
Methinks we would get a better class of candidates if the conflict rules wer made more reflective of reality. Otherwise why would any successful and accomplished professional volunteer their competencies to act in the three ring circus that is our governance !
Maybe such candidates would understand the difference between deficit and debt  .-)