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33 RCMP Investigations into Liberal Government Activities
TrustOnlyMulder at 11:01 pm on December 29, 2005

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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.
• A third advertising executive with Liberal connections was charged with fraud.as part of the RCMP's investigation into the sponsorship program. Jacques Paradis, the former president of Publicite Martin in Montreal, allegedly submitted fake invoices worth $98,250 as part of a $1.2-million sponsorship of the Montreal Expos in 1998. (Globe and Mail, October 22, 2004).
• The RCMP continues to probe the sponsorship contracts and says more charges are pending. (Globe and Mail, September 29, 2003). Minister Ralph Goodale has referred a dozen files from five companies to the RCMP for investigation, including GroupAction. (Fredericton Daily Gleaner, September 15, 2003).
• The RCMP has raided the offices of Communications Coffin and GroupAction as well as "many other raids". (Globe and Mail, September 10, 2003).
• Reports also suggest that the RCMP are also investigating the federal Liberal Party's Quebec wing as a part of the investigation into the sponsorship scandal. (Calgary Sun, September 26, 2003).
• A report revealed that the Public Works Department has refused to release information under access to information on a $750,000 sponsorship contract for the 1999 Corner Brook Canada Games, citing an ongoing investigation. (St. John's Telegram, December 1, 2004)
• In July, a Public Works payroll specialist working at RCMP headquarters was charged with 10 counts each of fraud and theft for allegedly paying himself $250,000 illegally. (Calgary Sun, September 26, 2003).
• The Liberal Party has requested that the RCMP investigate whether it was a victim of fraud in the sponsorship scandal (Statement by Liberal Party Lawyer, April 4, 2005)
• Martin referred the Gomery report to 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)

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).
• A senior Citizenship and Immigration Canada official has been charged along with four others in an alleged cash-for-permanent-residency scheme involving tens of thousands of dollars. (Ottawa Sun, December 17, 2004).
• According to media reports, the RCMP actually investigated allegations that Paul Martin supporter Gurbax Singh Malhi was using to granting of ministerial permits as a way to arrange political and financial support for Martin's leadership campaign. The RCMP reportedly looked into the matter but closed it when witnesses refused to cooperate (Globe and Mail, March 10, 2005)

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)

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On Friday, December 30th, Mark-Alan Whittle said

All Liberals are as crooked as a dogs hind leg and unfit for office. Vote Harper, save Canada.

On Friday, December 30th, vern carter said

all they need is enough rope.

On Friday, December 30th, Common Sense Canadian said

What a load of crap. Most of this stuff involves civil servants, not their political masters. Get a grip on reality people! Want real corruption, let's talk about Mike Harris ordering the murder, yes murder, of a protestor in Ipperwash. And maybe you should listen to the Mulroney tapes.

On Friday, December 30th, K. Kennedy said

So many investigations, so few charges!! My question is where do they all end up??? Can you imagine reading this kind of news about another country, even a 3rd world country? Would you get the impression there was a CORRUPT Government in power?? What are we thinking??

On Friday, December 30th, Tom said

Looks like most of these were committed by silly servants and not politicians. Better get your facts straight.

On Friday, December 30th, Dwight said

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely". It is indeed time for a change!
I do think that it's great, in this great country of ours, that we have two very valid choices of governments to choose from. Paul Martin is a great man, and a great leader. But unfortunately for him, his government has retained power for too long while the grass-roots movement that fed the current Conservative party got their collective act together. It's certainly time to "clean house".

On Friday, December 30th, Paul said

Load of crap? Civil servants? Liberals don't understand that senior ministers are responsible for their civil servants. There is a culture of corruption in Ottawa that needs to be flushed.

On Friday, December 30th, David said

Lets get the facts straight, if a company, family, charitable organization has members involved in illegal or bad activities, it is a reflection on the leadership. We as parents are responsible for our children, although many parents like the Liberal party would like to blame everything and everybody else for their woes, it is the responsibility of those in charge. The Liberal executive by example and by inaction have allowed this type of activity to exist. The Liberal's have been long on talk and short on action. Real wrong doing needs to be met with real punishment. A climate of wrong doing has festered because we have had a government who for too long has been leading this attitude of entitlement for the benefit of themselves and their friends. It is time for a change. The liberals have deeply betrayed our trust and it is time to get rid of them. In a democaracy we are ultimately responsible for who we elect, lets take our responsibility seriously and punish the liberal party and put the country into the hands of someone else who can do the job.

On Friday, December 30th, Akbar said

Hey "Common Sense Canadian", ya HACK!

The Mulroney tapes are just distasteful, not indicative of any criminal activity or corruption. That's the problem with you intransigent, ideological (L)liberal types. You judge every event based on your own contorted ideological leanings, rather than on the objective of legal facts of a particular case. Being a passionate and foul-mouthed Conservative is not illegal, stealing from the public IS!

Don't let your obvious political bias in favor of the Liberals cause you to make unsubstantiated allegations against other politicians. Its embarassing you!

On Friday, December 30th, Dave said

Tvelve years of Liberal government and Common Sense Canadian thinks that the behaviour of civil servants has nothing to do with the governing party. If you believe that, we may as well do away with parliament and elections, they clearly have no impact on the way the country is run. Or perhaps you're saying that the Liberals have no impact on the way the country is run. Either way, they need to go.

On Friday, December 30th, Jon said

I don't understand why this list starts at 2003. It makes it seem like this was all from when Martin was at the helm. If this list is to start before he became PM it should start when Chretien took power. Otherwise, it should just be a Martin list. But regardless, the Liberals have been in power too long. The longer a government is in power, the more corrupt it gets no matter how well it starts.

On Friday, December 30th, Harold King said

Doesn't it seem just a little too convenient... income trust annoucement came Nov. 28.... of course there was advance notice of the announcement....duh they booked the media studio! Hello out there, investment brokers are smart enough to know that if the finance minister is going to make an announcement about Income trusts a few days before the anticipated defeat of his government it is likely going to be a possitive announcement! You don't need inside information to connect those dots!
Harper and Layton have no credible plan for governing... all they know how to do is throw dirt! I was on the fence... NO LONGER! put a LiberaL sign on my lawn!

On Friday, December 30th, Ross said

Get a brain. The market is a big gamble every day and billions are bet by the big time spenders every day around the world.

The smart winner in this case is the one who took a chance and won. How many investors said after " I knew that " and "Damn I didn't invest"

I have Income trusts and Damn I didn't invest
In more that day

On Friday, December 30th, shadow said

When the election was called I couldn't vote Conservative with Sherlock Holmes (Grewal) representing them. I thought I would vote Liberal or NDP. Grewal ran away with his tail between his legs and left Numb Nina to run again. Then the NDP endorse Dividend Svend in Vancouver Centre. This convict can't keep his thieving mitts out of the public trough! Yikes, scratch the NDP from my list. Then Palpatating Paul and his mind numbing gang of useless liars and thieves blame everyone but themselves for tripping over their own shoe laces. If Canada Customs & Revenue pitbull auditors concentrated on getting OUR money back from the Liberals and their bedfellows, they could do it. After all they managed to track down less than $125 in unreported income from an 83 year old lady in B. C. and have her think she was in big trouble. It has to be time to elect a minority Conservative government.

On Friday, December 30th, Greg said

Hey Harry if what you said was true why didn't all investors act that way? Maybe you should take your Liberal sign, stick it up your rectum, and try to dislodge your head!

On Friday, December 30th, Jake said

Harry & Ross. There's nothing wrong with supporting the Liberals. However, when you are so blinded by the awe in your star gazing eyes that you can't distinguish between right and wrong, it's ample porrf that between the two of you, you have exactly two clues. One's lost and the other one is out looking for it!!!!

On Friday, December 30th, Real said

The Liberals get away with the crime and civil servants will do the time(well not really, but they'll be blamed).

Just like the Somolia inquiry before the Liberals shut it down. Huge mistakes were made, Canadians tortured prisoners to death - and one lowly Private went to jail. Very Liberal.

On Friday, December 30th, Barry said

A lot of our RCMP resources could be freed up to fight crime if the Libereals were knocked out of power

On Friday, December 30th, D-man said

Here is a good article on the subject. Pretty much sums up that either a) Martin and Goodale are lying, or b) RCMP is being interfered with politically by the Liberals. Author is Leo Knight:

"Thursday, December 29, 2005
Martin spins to defend Minister under the gun

Prime Minister Paul Martin's spirited defense of embattled Finance Minister Relph Goodale is admirable in his loyalty to a trusted lieutenant but certainly nothing but an attempt at spinning a bad situation.

While speaking to the media, Martin said, "I believe that an investigation, as does he, will clear the air -- including the allegation as to whether or not a leak actually took place. The RCMP have said that there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Mr. Goodale's behalf, his office or his department."

One has a very difficult time believing the RCMP would advise the Prime Minister of something as definitive as that just as the investigation is beginning. How could they possibly know what evidence they will or will not uncover when they have not yet begun the investigation?

Martin's spin is nonsense and designed to deflect the calls for the resignation of a Minister under the cloud of a police investigation.

In the British parliamentary system, the Minister is responsible for the actions of his or her department. Traditionally, the Minister should fall on his sword should there be wrongdoing uncovered in the ministry. Equally, should that Minister be under a cloud of suspicion, then he or she should resign pending reinstatement when that cloud is lifted.

But, it would seem that only happens with an ethical government. That apparently does not include the government of Paul Martin.

Leo Knight
leo@primetimecrime.com:

posted by Leo at 11:56 "

Ultimately, Goodale is responsible. So there.

On Friday, December 30th, Dan said

Civil Servants? Monkey-see-monkey-do. If you can't keep your employees from stealing MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of dollars, you're either totally inept and incompetent or also a thief.

Either way, the liberals have to go.

(Ex-liberal)

Dan

On Friday, December 30th, Bruce said

So the Liberal Party is corrupt! That's certainly not news to most of us, except Mr. Harry King. It's amazing that any Canadian would support them. There are candidates within the Liberal Party who are only putting their own names on their lawn signs. They have excluded the Liberal logo to distance themselves from the stench. They may as well run independant. The logic seems to be that they have personal favour with their constituents, but they're concerned that the Liberal Party's reputation will limit their chances of winning. So, Mr. Harry it would seem from scuttlebut around the blogs, that you would be best putting that sign away. razz

On Saturday, December 31st, Wayne Powell said

It's fun to see the conservative supporters with their hopes up so high that they might actually get a chance at the ring, kind of reminds me of the last election when Harper left the campaign trail to pull together his transition team. The Conservatives are so scared about the Liberal Party's "Truth About Harper" campaign they are even trying to pre-empt it with an ad claiming the liberals are going to go negetive and ignore them. Negetive? How about telling the truth about Harper and the rest of the neandrothols and religious nutcases inside the Party. The Liberals aren't going to loose because the Conservatives aren't able to win. But its fun watching the pro-Cons getting the smell of blood. Unfortunately, like last time, the only blood they'll smell will be from the Conservative camp.

On Wednesday, January 4th, Doug said

I'm baffled that seemingly intelligent people don't seem able to turf a dishonest , corrupt government.Returning the Liberals simply condones wrong doing.Throw 'em out

On Thursday, January 5th, Malcolm said

If any federal government behaved with the routine autocratic corruptness of the much-vaunted Alberta Tories, it would be turfed out in a minute. We have one of the only legislatures in the Commonwealth that usually keeps opposition members off committees. Our legislature seldom decides on important matters. Our gerrymander means that some votes are worth only a fraction of others.Our investigations of insider leaks are closed to the public, our blind trusts have seeing eyes and the patronage flows like oil. And we've had them for thirty-five years.
In the matter of Goodale's alleged office leaks, we need some serious journalists to follow more closely how and at whose prompting these charges arose at such a propitious moment in the campaign, instead of the journalists who simply delight in some more dirt without examining its provenance. It seemed that before Goodale first made the announcement,he had publicly telegraphed his punch, and many whom I heard were guessing accurately about what it would be and were acting accordingly.