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from Parliament Hill reporter David Akin
View Article  Senate: We won't pay Lavigne's bills

My colleague Graham Richardson last night reported that Senator Raymond Lavigne, under fire for allegedly misusing public funds, wanted taxpayers to pick up the legal tab he’s ringing up to clear his name.

Some Senators were watching last night, apparently, and today this press release came forth from the Red ...   more »

View Article  Environment Minister at Committee
Environment Minister Rona Ambrose (left) is, so far as I know, the only minister responsible for a major federal government department who has yet to meet with the Standing House of Commons Committee responsible for her portfolio. International Trade Minister David Emerson has met several times with the International ...   more »
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