PMO paid U.S. presidential spokesman $24,500

[jdobbin]

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The Canadian government paid George W. Bush's former press secretary $24,500 to help communicate with Americans before the recent G20 summit.

Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice say Ari Fleischer was paid to help promote the strength of Canada's banks, its positions on trade and the economy, and to set up interviews with U.S. media.

I guess the cat is out of the bag due to U.S. rules on disclosure.

The total might be more like $50,000 when McCurry's numbers come in.

And the PMO went on to say that they will be continuing to use the advisers to help Harper land a job.

Kind of funny that the PMO is comparing themselves to Libya.

Edited April 28, 2009 by jdobbin