Charles Vaillancourt

• The seven Duffy claims the Senate wants back

  The Senate says that seven expense claims totalling $16,995 which came up during Sen. Mike Duffy's criminal trial weren't eligible under the upper chamber's spending rules.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2016
  
• Senate demands Mike Duffy repay $16,995 in ‘ineligible expenses’

  Months after Senator Mike Duffy was acquitted of all 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery, Senate officials want Duffy to pay back $16,955 in what they call ineligible expenses.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2016
  
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• Following Duffy trial Senate expense rules undergoing quiet overhaul

  Behind closed doors, the Senate rules at the heart of Sen. Mike Duffy's sensational expense-claim trial are quietly undergoing an overhaul.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2016
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• ‘Mind-boggling and shocking’: Judge slams Harper PMO in Mike Duffy verdict

  Ontario Justice Charles Vaillancourt blasted the conduct of the Prime Minister’s Office under Stephen Harper calling it “mind-boggling and shocking” in his ruling on Mike Duffy Thursday.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2016
• Senate starts legal action against former senators who owe over $500,000

  The Senate has taken the first steps towards beginning legal action against former senators who owe over $500,000 in expenses.

  Politics

  Apr 22, 2016
• Mike Duffy trial: Judge dismisses all charges against Duffy

  All 31 charges against Mike Duffy have been dismissed.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2016
• Mike Duffy to learn his fate today in Senate expense scandal

  A judge will issue a long-awaited ruling today on more than two dozen criminal charges against Sen. Mike Duffy.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2016
• Mike Duffy’s legal fate now in hands of judge as trial wraps

  Arguments in the landmark and lengthy trial of Sen. Mike Duffy concluded Tuesday with the justice hearing the case saying the earliest he'll deliver his verdict is April 21.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2016