OTTAWA – The House of Commons has voted unanimously for a bill that will crack down on the ability of foreign states to influence federal politicians who rightfully owe their allegiance to …
Tag: Corruption
Clark celebrates Labour Day by resigning as Housing Minister but keeping his MPP job, benefits
QUEEN’S PARK – Amid the Greenbelt controversy that has surrounded the Ford Government, Housing Minister Steve Clark has announced plans to celebrate the Labour Day holiday by resignin…
Roger Stone sentenced to wait several days for presidential pardon
WASHINGTON, DC – After being found guilty of seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering, Trump adviser Roger Stone has been sentenced to prison for up to several d…
SNC-Lavalin responds to corruption charges: ‘We’re still the most law-abiding company in Montreal’
MONTREAL – Engineering company SNC Lavalin held a press conference this week, claiming that despite corruption charges, they are still “by far the most honest company in Montreal.” Company …
5 ways to cure your Resting Corruption Face
Are you a politician or businessman? Do your friends and colleagues often ask “Are you okay?”, “Have you been embezzling money?” or “How do you feel about human rights violations?”. If you get th…
Trump demands Scott Pruitt resignation citing insufficient corruption
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has demanded the resignation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, claiming Pruitt had not shown enough commitment to personal enrichment and graft. De…
Annual Quebec corruption scandal arrives earlier than expected
QUEBEC CITY – The corruption scandal, a sacred and time-tested Quebec tradition whereby the entire government is thrown into disarray after revelations of shady behind the scenes dealing, s…
Liberals defending “routine” $1550 a plate plate-smashing event
OTTAWA – Insisting their party was not a fundraising event and simply a conventional gathering of like-minded citizens, the federal Liberals are defending their second annual “Plate-Smash-a…
Quebec construction industry politely declines Charbonneau Commission’s recommendations
QUEBEC CITY — Following the release of the Charbonneau Commission’s report on corruption in Quebec’s construction industry, politicians, construction groups and organized crime collec…
Harper polling well in sought-after ‘corrupt’ demographic
OTTAWA – As the senate expense trial continues, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has seen his support drop in most demographics, but he has also seen a steep rise among Canada’s corrupt. “Some…