Liberals demand full audio recording of Younger-McVicar conversation

HALIFAX – Another secret audio recording describing part of a conversation between MLA Andrew Younger and premier Stephen McNeil’s chief of staff, Kirby McVicar, has come forward.

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In the recording, McVicar is heard suggesting Younger’s wife could be given a personal services contract in order to make up for the loss in wages while Younger was out of cabinet in the first half of 2015.

LISTEN BELOW: Audio clip from secret recording of Younger-McVicar conversation

“I know you’re taking a financial hit, I know that’s painful, and if there’s anything we can do for your wife on that side, if there’s anything, please let us know. I mean, is there a personal service contract we can do, is there something we can do to help?” McVicar is heard saying.

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "I know you're taking a financial hit, I know that's painful, and if there's anything we can do for your wife on that side, if there's anything, please let us know. I mean, is there a personal service contract we can do, is there something we can do to help?" McVicar is heard saying.

“Personal service contracts are, are difficult to, to…anyway there may be something we can do…if you want to have a chat with your wife about that and have a chat with me, then I can have a chat with the DM and see if there’s something we can do to bridge you guys.”

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Liberal party responds

The Liberals say the full audio recording tells a different story.

The Liberals said McVicars gave the tape over to the Nova Scotia RCMP along with the anonymous letter that came with it.

RCMP confirm they received a complaint Thursday, but won’t speak to any details of that complaint.

“We can confirm that the RCMP has received a complaint from the premier’s office. An investigation has been initiated. I cannot speak to the contents of the letter or recording as that forms part of the investigation.”

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The recording had been anonymously dropped off at the legislature and released by the Liberal Party, at the same time Liberal House Leader Michel Samson tabled a motion in the legislature calling on Younger to release the full tape.