 Embattled senator paid to stay home Charged with fraud over $5,000, breach of trust and obstruction of justice, he could face up to 14 years in prison. His trial is set for November.
"This guy is a disgrace," said Kevin Gaudet, the national director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.Commentsview comments in forum Page 1 You need to be a member of CKA and be logged into the site, to comment on news. |
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He is barred from entering his workplace, placed on a forced leave of absence, yet he collects $130,400 a year from taxpayers.
...his colleagues told him not to show up for work after the RCMP laid criminal charges against him two years ago for using "Senate resources for personal gain."
"This guy is a disgrace," said Kevin Gaudet, the national director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation."(He) is a poster child of the need for elected senators and accountability in politics."
It wouldn't be fair to deny him his paycheque since he has not been convicted of any crimes, said Liberal Sen. Joan Fraser.
"In this country you are presumed innocent until proven otherwise," she said.
Ahhh, the hippocracy of Liberals.
He shows up and does nothing or stays home and does nothing, there really isn't a big difference when it comes to the Canadian Senate.
Although, this guy is living proof that we need Senate Reform big time, so we can get rid of these leeches on Society, who by their political affiliations have landed a plum job that most honest Canadians could only hope for.
This is a prime example that the senate and the justice industry need a big tune up.