Senate Spending Scandal

• Bill Kelly: Mike Duffy’s lawsuit exposes an elitist Senate

  Duffy's civil lawsuit could re-ignite the discussion for much-needed reform of what has become an elitist and out-of-touch Canadian Senate, Bill Kelly says.

  Jun 28, 2018
  
• Feds trying to block release of Senate scandal documents

  The government is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to quash an order for the release of documents about four senators at the heart of the 2013 Senate spending scandal.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2017
  
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• Nigel Wright remains under investigation by federal ethics watchdog

  Ethics commissioner Mary Dawson has revealed that she continues to examine the conduct of Nigel Wright, former prime minister Stephen Harper's one-time chief of staff.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2017
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• Here’s what Canadian senators spend your money on

  From gifts to artwork to catering for parties, Canadians are getting a better idea of what costs senators are expensing.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2016
• Harper shrugs off actions of key Conservative senators in spending scandal

  The Conservatives say they will increase the amount of money the federal government kicks in when low- and middle-income families invest in education savings plans.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2015
• Is Harper’s plan for the Senate constitutional?

  Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to demolish the Senate one unfilled vacancy at a time. Is that constitutional?

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2015
• Mike Duffy ‘looking forward’ to his day in court

  Disgraced Senator Mike Duffy, who faces 31 charges, says he's looking forward to making his case in court.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2014
• We made a mistake: Conservative senator

  A devoted and loyal Conservative senator says he disagrees with the prime minister’s claim that details surrounding the expense scandal in the upper chamber are crystal clear.

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2013