Spending Scandal

• B.C. premier grateful ‘very sad chapter’ in legislature history over with Craig James verdict

  Horgan was speaking to reporters on Thursday, just hours after former clerk Craig James was found guilty of fraud and breach of trust.

  Politics

  May 19, 2022
  
• No more charges in B.C. legislature scandal after final RCMP report

  The British Columbia Prosecution Service says two special prosecutors have declined further charges after receiving the final RCMP report.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2021
  
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• Canadian Taxpayer Federation calls on TNRD board members to speak up after spending scandal

  One dinner that cost taxpayers $8,000 has become a flashpoint for outrage regarding chief administrative officer spending.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2021
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• Former speaker claims ‘Me Too’ allegations at B.C. legislature not properly investigated

  Darryl Plecas claims to have provided a confidential memo to legislative committee about allegations "which raised '#MeToo' types of concerns."

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2020
• Multiple reviews ordered amid misspending allegations at B.C. provincial health authority

  The allegations include lavish catered meals for executives, unnecessary renovations to the PHSA headquarters and the purchase of useless PPE earlier in the pandemic.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2020
• 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
• B.C. Auditor General Carol Bellringer resigns days after releasing audit into legislature expenses

  B.C. Auditor General Carol Bellringer has resigned her post three years early for "personal reasons."

  Sep 25, 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
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• B.C. government promises to make changes around accountability at legislature

  The B.C. government is vowing to put in place recommendations made by the province's top watchdogs.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2019
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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