Mr. Trudeau argues that "the ethics screen prevented any potential conflicts of interest". Seriously???

First of all, the shares were not in a blind trust.  Oh, now that they are in a 'blind trust' Mr. Morneau no longer benefits?  When government legislation drives small business into the types of products that Morneau Shepell offers, how does "an ethics screen" help avoid the conflict of interest.

Divesting the shares is the only way to avoid a conflict of interest.