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PM’s former legal adviser arranged deal for Wright to give Duffy $90K

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former special counsel and legal adviser worked on the legal deal between Nigel Wright and Sen. Mike Duffy’s lawyer that called for Wright to help Duffy pay off $90,000 in invalid expense claims, CTV News has learned. 5

As Senate scandal deepens, what to expect from Ottawa this week?

After a dramatic week in Canadian politics that resulted in Prime Minister Stephan Harper losing two senators from his caucus and the resignation of his chief of staff, many wonder how the political shrapnel from this latest scandal will affect the Conservative government.
Ford 'going to have to give some explanation' about allegations: Holyday

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will be back at City Hall Tuesday morning for a special meeting on a proposed downtown casino, but is expected to face questions from the media and some councillors about allegations that he was recorded on video allegedly smoking crack cocaine. 17 2
Who is Ray Novak? A look at Stephen Harper's new chief of staff

Ray Novak, 35, has been named the new chief of staff following Nigel Wright’s resignation on Sunday. The once fresh-face political science grad is considered a long-time confidant of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and is highly regarded by his cadre of political advisors.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel says Wright wanted to ensure no taxpayer money 'on the hook'

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel said she’s “disappointed” over the ongoing Senate expenses scandal but stands firmly by her party, and the government is motivated by a “desire to make sure that we have accountability and transparency in the Senate.” 1
Stephen Harper's right-hand man resigns over expense crisis

The Prime Minister's chief of staff has resigned in the midst of the most serious scandal to hit Stephen Harper in his seven years in office. 5
Job grant program advertised by Harper government doesn't yet exist

The Harper government is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars advertising a program that does not yet exist. 51
Charles as prince regent? Possibility raises a puzzle for Canada

As Canadians prepare to celebrate Victoria Day, the official date of birthday honours for the reigning monarch, there is increasing speculation that Queen Elizabeth is about to make a decision that could have constitutional implications for Canada. 22 2
Pamela Wallin forced out of Tory caucus over preliminary audit results

Prime Minister Stephen Harper forced Sen. Pamela Wallin out of the Conservative caucus after learning the preliminary findings of an audit looking into her travel expenses, a source has told CTV News. 5
Damning findings removed from Sen. Mike Duffy’s audit report: documents

The Senate’s internal economy committee sanitized the original audit of Sen. Mike Duffy’s expenses to remove damning findings, documents obtained by CTV News show. 12
Federal agency ignores spending limit at Toronto gala dinner

A federal agency that ensures banks and other financial institutions follow the rules has itself broken the rules on hospitality spending. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada spent well in excess of the maximum allowed for a gala dinner in Toronto last November. 14
Meech Lake-linked Cree leader Elijah Harper dies at 64

Elijah Harper, the Cree politician who inspired Canadian aboriginals by blocking the Meech Lake constitutional accord while clutching an eagle feather in the Manitoba legislature, has died. 9 4

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