Take a look at this and decide what is going on in the mind of Trevor Zinck, the disgraced MLA from Nova Scotia who pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the public purse through fraudulent claims but somehow thinks he should retain his seat. Perhaps he has been looking to
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The Canadian Progressive: Robocalls: Federal Court finds fraud, Supreme Court appeal considered
By: Council of Canadians | Press Release: The Federal Court has released its decision in the robocalls case. The decision vindicates the applicants’ concerns, as the judge concludes that “fraud occurred in the 2011 Federal Election” though he did not annul the results. This finding about fraud being widespread raises the
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Alberta Federation of Labour Demands Inquiry Into Temporary Foreign Worker Program
List of ‘accelerated’ TFW approvals reveals widespread abuse of program By: Alberta Federation of Labour | Press Release: EDMONTON, April 9, 2013 – A list of fast-tracked temporary foreign worker applications shows that scandals at Royal Bank and HD Mining are just the tip of the iceberg. The document, obtained by the Alberta
Continue readingbastard.logic: The War Comes Home
900ftJesus has some important questions for the Privacy Commissioner re: the new Harpercon plan to randomly audit EI clients for *gasp* fraud, via taxpayer-subsidized bureaucratic fishing expeditions (House calls? REALLY?): What information are federal employees told to gather through house visits? How is this information gathered? (silent observation, questions, questioning and/or
Continue readingbastard.logic: The War Comes Home
900ftJesus has some important questions for the Privacy Commissioner re: the new Harpercon plan to randomly audit EI clients for *gasp* fraud, via taxpayer-subsidized bureaucratic fishing expeditions (House calls? REALLY?): What information are federal employees told to gather through house visits? How is this information gathered? (silent observation, questions, questioning and/or
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: On Porcine Behaviour, A.K.A. Mike Duffy
You can run, Mike, but given your now well-known behaviour at the trough, I doubt that you can hide. Recommend this Post
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Real American Voter Fraud
The worst voter fraud is being committed by 43% of Americans. With a likely close Presidential election, attention is being drawn to efforts to reduce voter fraud in many states across America. Most states have introduced requirements that voters must present driver licenses or similar government issued identification to vote.
Continue readingFalse positive: private profit in Canada's health care: GlaxoSmithKline Sets Record with 3 Billion Dollar Fine
And the list goes on. It is no secret that many for-profit health companies in the United States are regularly fined for various forms of fraud, usually cheating Medicare or Medicaid, or jeopardizing patients’ health, or both. This is the second big one I have read about this week, the
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Mexicans Protest Enrique Pena Nieto’s Stolen Presidency
An estimated 30 000 demonstrators marched through Mexico City on Sunday accusing President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto and his Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), of massive electoral fraud. The protesters carried placards with messages such as: “Fraud, Fraud”, “Winning by cheating is not winning at all and is illegal”, “You launder money, we
Continue readingNorthern Insight: Evidence of corruption mounts
Economist Erik Andersen, writing at The Common Sense Canadian, contemplates why BC Hydro “indulged in its aggressive contracting with Independent Power Producers in BC when domestic demand increases are non-existant.” I suggest you read through Andersen’s material, then consider whether or not a small number of corporations, enabled by Gordon
Continue readingPolitics Canada: Missing Conservative robocall records no surprise
We have another case of electoral fraud where the trail of evidence has led directly to the Conservative Party of Canada’s headquarters. We now learn that Elections Canada has discovered that several key records are missing, records which would have helped them to identify “Pierre Poutine“. Does this come as
Continue readingNorthern Insight: Fraud is a lie writ large
Finance expert says speculators are behind high oil and gasoline prices, David Lightman | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Financial speculators are gambling on oil the same way they gambled on the housing market a few years ago — a frightening prospect for the fragile economy, a Democratic congressional committee was
Continue readingNorthern Insight: One publication raising the bar
I am a frequent critic of corporate media but wish I could be an enthusiast rather than a detractor. When ink stained wretches — perhaps today that should be digital savvy geeks — provide incisive commentary valuing common citizens ahead of magnates and moguls, I’m keen to applaud. Good people
Continue readingExcited Delirium: Canada: Wake Up to Rampant Conservative Election Fraud
Elizabeth May elaborates on the many accounts of fraud committed by the Conservatives. We need to demand action now.
Continue readingTrashy's World: Jason Kenney rises in the House…
… to screech that fraudulent calls were the result of a massive solar storm. Possibly caused by Stephen Dion. Or Taliban Bob. Solar system frauds. A proud legacy of the Conservative Party of Canada. Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: The Cremation of Canadian Democracy – With apologies to Robert Service
There are strange things done ‘neath the Canadian sunBy politicians lusting for power;The backroom boys have their techno-toysThat would make your blood go sour;The ballot boxes have seen sly foxes,But the slyest they ever did seeWas on election day, the second of MayWhen they butchered democracy. In two thousand eleven,
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: The Cremation of Canadian Democracy – With apologies to Robert Service
There are strange things done ‘neath the Canadian sunBy politicians lusting for power;The backroom boys have their techno-toysThat would make your blood go sour;The ballot boxes have seen sly foxes,But the slyest they ever did seeWas on election day, t…
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: The Cremation of Canadian Democracy – With apologies to Robert Service
There are strange things done ‘neath the Canadian sunBy politicians lusting for power;The backroom boys have their techno-toysThat would make your blood go sour;The ballot boxes have seen sly foxes,But the slyest they ever did seeWas on election day, the second of MayWhen they butchered democracy. In two thousand eleven,
Continue readingTrashy's World: A course on…
… how to commit fraud? Interesting piece in the Vancouver Observer that is making the rounds on Facebook describing a course given through the conservative think-tank Manning Institute. Again, no smoking gun and I’m not drawing any conclusions about the CPC involvement, but give it a read and come to
Continue readinggay persons of character: Video: Ruling Canadian Conservatives must take responsibility
Jamie Biggar, from Leadnow.ca, said it all on March 3, 2012, explaining how Canada’s ruling Conservatives since 2008 have continued to “downplay, distract, and delay” on key issues and have created serious breaches in the Canadian democratic process. Canadians are getting mad, finally.
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