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QP Live: Amidst a crisis in the Senate

May 21, 2013

HOT SEATQuestions abound about the personal cheque former PMO chief of staff Nigel Wright handed to Senator Mike Duffy, since resigned from the Conservative caucus, to cover over $90,000 in improperly claimed expenses. Also, Senator Pamela Wallin resigned from the Tory caucus, and a number of Senators are speaking up about the need for consequences for colleagues who break the rules. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who addressed his caucus this morning, won’t field questions in the House. He’s flying to Peru, but his designated point person will surely have their hands full.

HOT TOPICS

Conduct of Senator Mike Duffy and former PMO chief of staff Nigel Wright

Senate expenses

Conduct of former Harper legal adviser Benjamin Perrin

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