Legislature Scandal

• Former clerk of B.C. legislature pleads not guilty to five counts

  The former clerk of the B.C. legislature has pleaded not guilty to five breach of trust and fraud charges, just as a judge tossed out one of the accusations against him.

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2021
  
• One investigation begun under B.C.’s new whistleblower protection law

  The Public Interest Disclosure Act aims to provide a way for current and former government employees to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal.

  Politics

  May 20, 2020
  
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• Speaker of B.C. legislature says legal bills in spending scandal to climb over $1M

  The revelation comes exactly one year after former clerk Craig James and former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz were escorted from the B.C. legislature.

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  Nov 20, 2019
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• EXCLUSIVE: Former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz says he’s done ‘nothing wrong’

  Lenz, speaking exclusively to Global News for the first time since his retirement, says he never believed liquor was being stolen from the B.C. legislature.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
• B.C. premier defends chief of staff for shredding documents related to legislature scandal

  B.C. Premier John Horgan and his chief of staff Geoff Meggs are under fire over findings that the premier's office shredded a document associated with the legislative spending scandal.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2019
• BC Liberals raise ‘grave concerns’ over Speaker’s actions in cloning hard drives of senior legislature staff

  The B.C. legislature has once again descended into a degree of chaos following the actions of Speaker Darryl Plecas.

  Politics

  May 30, 2019
• B.C. Speaker Darryl Plecas’ speech to civic politicians ends in jeers after criticizing political leadership

  The Speaker made several controversial comments, including praising the leaders of the Hell's Angels, the Mafia and Donald Trump.

  Politics

  May 10, 2019
• Former Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin hired to review Plecas Report

  Former Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin has been tapped to undertake an independent investigation as Special Investigator into the Plecas Report.

  Mar 6, 2019
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• B.C. Speaker’s office promises more reports, while lawyers raise red flags about possible convictions

  The B.C. Speaker's office is promising more reports looking into activities by the clerk and sergeant-at-arms at the B.C. legislature.

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  Feb 22, 2019
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• Embattled legislature staffers respond to Plecas report, maintain innocence

  Clerk of the legislature Craig James and Sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz face accusations of lavish spending on clothing and travel and other financial misfeasance.

  Feb 7, 2019