scribblet Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 JUST THE FACTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2005 RCMP investigations into Liberal government activities OTTAWA - Yesterday's announcement that the RCMP are conducting a criminal investigation into the Income Trust Scandal is just another chapter in an ongoing saga. Here are some media reports of RCMP investigations over the past three years: DND: The RCMP is probing a $76.5 million DND contract with Compaq Canada. (National Post, September 30, 2003). Public Works: Paul Coffin, president of a Montreal-based advertising company with Liberal links, was charged by the RCMP with 18 counts of fraud, involving $2-million. (Globe and Mail, September 29, 2003). Chuck Guite and Jean Brault, the former head of the Groupaction firm, are facing charges in the sponsorship scandal. the RCMP (Martin Statement, November 1, 2005) Industry Canada: The RCMP is investigating possible fraud and bribery within Industry Canada, involving possible "overpayments" to recipients of federal business grants. (Globe and Mail, September 29, 2003). A former Ontario director of a federal agency is facing fraud charges after allegedly using government credit cards to buy hockey memorabilia. (National Post, January 7, 2005) David Emerson told the House of Commons that several Technology Partnerships Canada files had been referred to the RCMP (Hansard, October 3, 2005) Lobbyist Registrar Michael Nelson said that he has referred a case involving a lobbyist to the RCMP (Ottawa Citizen, November 7, 2005) snip HRDC: More than half a dozen bureaucrats have been "removed" from their jobs at a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) in Toronto following a police investigation into projects funded under one of the department's grants and contributions programs (St. John's Telegram, September 15, 2003). Radwanski: The auditor general called on the RCMP and Revenue Canada to investigate George Radwanski's spending habits. (CTV.ca, September 30, 2003). The Leader of the Government in the Senate, the Hon. Sharon Carstairs, responding to a question from Senator Stratton, acknowledged that there are as many as 12 ongoing RCMP investigations into the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. (Hansard, October 1, 2003). CCRA: Revenue Minister Elinor Caplan has called in the RCMP and ordered a sweeping security review after four tax department computers were stolen containing confidential personal information on more than 120,000 Canadians. (Windsor Star, September 30, 2003). Following a six month investigation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Greater Toronto Area Commercial Crime Section has laid a charge of Breach of Trust by Public Officer against a former employee of the Canada Customs & Revenue Agency (CCRA), alleging that she disclosed confidential tax payer information to an unauthorized person. (release via Canada News Wire, October 7, 2003). Aboriginal Affairs: The investigations into the Virginia Fontaine Addictions Foundation. Although some charges have been laid already the Edmonton Journal reported October 2 that."the RCMP say they expect to lay more charges within the next three weeks." (Edmonton Journal, October 2, 2003). Health Canada has called in the RCMP's fraud unit and terminated a $6.8-million funding deal with a Winnipeg-based native health organization. (Winnipeg Free Press, February 22, 2005) Andy Scott revealed that when financial irregularities were found at Keeseekoose First Nation, the RCMP was called in and charges laid. (Globe and Mail, November 16, 2005) Citizenship and Immigration: A prime suspect in the sweeping RCMP probe into alleged bribery of federal immigration judges twice bought his way out of jails in India before paying a human smuggler $8,000 to bring him to Canada. Last month, RCMP detectives alleged in sworn affidavits that Singh and members of his criminal organization pressured immigrants in Ottawa and Montreal to pay bribes of $10,000 to $15,000 that were shared with two Immigration and Refugee Board judges in exchange for favourable rulings. (National Post, July 5, 2003) In one of Canada's most serious cases of passport theft, the RCMP foiled a scheme to sell 246 stolen blank Canadian passports -- but not before some of them found their way into the hands of international people-smuggling rings. (Globe and Mail, October 26, 2004). The RCMP are probing allegations about immigration officer at Pearson Airport in relation to reports that a Romanian diplomat pulled strings in Canada so his exotic dancer daughter could get a work visa from immigration officials in 24 hours. (Toronto Sun, November 26, 2004). Media reports revealed that a former staff member in Immigration Minister Judy Sgro's office is being probed for allegations relating to national security. (Toronto Sun, December 9, 2004). snip Transport: Transport Canada officials reveal that following a six-month internal government review of security clearances granted to airport workers, 73 cases have been deemed suspicious or incomplete enough to forward to the RCMP for further investigation of possible criminal ties (Times-Colonist, December 12, 2004) Liberal MP Robert Thibault has asked the RCMP to look into the privatization of the Digby wharf: "I've asked the solicitor general and advised the minister of transport that I have asked for an RCMP review of the matter," he said (Chronicle-Herald, February 10, 2005). The RCMP have no plans to reopen an investigation into privatization of the Digby wharf however (Chronicle-Herald, April 1, 2005). Tim Murphy and Ujjal Dosanjh: The RCMP investigates allegations of Tim Murphy and Ujjal Dosanjh making offers to Conservative MPs to try and get them to cross the floor. Finance: RCMP reviewing complaints of possible leak of income trust announcement: Staff Sgt. Paul Marsh told Bloomberg News. (CTV.ca, November 30, 2005) Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
newbie Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 Please list for us the MP's in the current Liberal Government that have been charged with a crime. Quote
shoop Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 Wow, what a low threshold you have for Members of Parliament from the Liberal Party of Canada. Ahhh, thankfully this election is becoming about integrity and trust. A party of integrity will hold itself to a higher stand that their MPs being charged with a crime. Thanks for the arrogance though. The CPC wouldn't be winning this election without it. Please list for us the MP's in the current Liberal Government that have been charged with a crime. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote
canuckcat Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 JUST THE FACTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2005 RCMP investigations into Liberal government activities OTTAWA - Yesterday's announcement that the RCMP are conducting a criminal investigation into the Income Trust Scandal is just another chapter in an ongoing saga. Scandal... what scandal?... yaawwnnnThe RCMP has stated that there is no evidence whatsoever against anyone... why the RCMP have chosen the middle of an election campaign to announce this is puzzling... First we have the White House interfering in our election... now the RCMP... hhmmm... after the election, perhaps the RCMP should be "investigated"... Here are some media reports of RCMP investigations over the past three years: Wow... if this is all in three years, then that is great... and just investigations, no charges?... fantastic... we run a surprisingly clean country... Quote
shoop Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 So now the Liberals are impugning the integrity of the RCMP. Note to Martin *brain* trust. Please, please, please adopt this as an official talking point. The RCMP is above reproach and to question their impartiality would push us from the Conservative minority we are facing to a CPC majority... *we run a surprisingly clean country* wtf? Oh wait charges have been laid in Adscam. First we have the White House interfering in our election... now the RCMP... hhmmm... after the election, perhaps the RCMP should be "investigated"... Wow... if this is all in three years, then that is great... and just investigations, no charges?... fantastic... we run a surprisingly clean country... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote
canuckcat Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 The RCMP is above reproach and to question their impartiality would push us from the Conservative minority we are facing to a CPC majority... You must be joking... only fascists hold their police above reproach... the RCMP must always be watched... and held accountable... Canadians are not going to elect a Conservative anything... wait for it... Quote
shoop Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 The RCMP is watched and held accountable. For you to claim that the RCMP is interfering in our election goes beyond anything they have done. But please do push that line with the LPC communications team. It really would guarantee a CPC win. Oh yeah, nice to see you moved off the Liberals haven't been charged with anything line. Adscam ain't that easy to forget. You must be joking... only fascists hold their police above reproach...the RCMP must always be watched... and held accountable... Canadians are not going to elect a Conservative anything... wait for it... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote
canuckcat Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 The RCMP is watched and held accountable. You must be joking... only fascists hold their police above reproach...the RCMP must always be watched... and held accountable... Canadians are not going to elect a Conservative anything... wait for it... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good. It concerned me when you were maintaining that the police were above reproach... fascism is no laughing matter... and un-Canadian... and this is why Canada will move even further to the left with this election... we have no need of an american-style police state... Quote
cybercoma Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 I think we need an RCMP investigation into the RCMP. Quote
wellandboy Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 I think we need an RCMP investigation into the RCMP. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, I agree. I would like to know the extent of interference/influence the Liberal Party has exerted on our national police force over the last 12 or so years. Quote
newbie Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 My post was in response to RCMP criminal investigation of the Liberal party. And the question is still on the table. Who in the current Liberal party has been charged of a crime? And if they aren't charged, is it the "rights" position that the RCMP is corrupt? Quote
shoop Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 Who got kicked out of the Liberal party when they were charged with crimes in Adscam? See that little fact shows the sadness of your show of outrage... Who in the current Liberal party has been charged of a crime?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote
August1991 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 The RCMP is watched and held accountable. You must be joking... only fascists hold their police above reproach...the RCMP must always be watched... and held accountable... Canadians are not going to elect a Conservative anything... wait for it... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good. It concerned me when you were maintaining that the police were above reproach... fascism is no laughing matter... and un-Canadian... and this is why Canada will move even further to the left with this election... we have no need of an american-style police state... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Forget fascism, this is mere politics. Within days of the Watergate break-in, Nixon had already got the head of the FBI to pull back on its investigation. The RCMP is ultimately answerable to Anne McLellan, Minister of Public Security. There may have been a day in the past when the head of the RCMP and the minister responsible for the RCMP were people blithely unaware of the political signficance of their actions. Nowadays however, I would be extremely surprised if anyone gets to be deputy PM or RCMP Commissioner without a refined sense of the consequences of certain decisions. I wonder, in conspiracy fashion, if Chretien-Liberals are behind this mid-election campaign, RCMP investigation of Goodale. ---- Nixon was ultimately forced to resign when tapes requested by a Special Prosecutor were made public. Quote
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