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Political Scandals: The Human Resources boondoggle
Pepper spray, tainted tuna and miracle cucumbers have all played their part in Canada’s long tradition of political misconduct. Be it lack of judgement or for personal gain, politicians misbehave. They get caught. The public is outraged. Then all is pretty much forgotten. And the cycle starts again. From John A. Macdonald and the Pacific railway fiasco to the sponsorship affair, CBC Archives looks back at some of the biggest scandals, boondoggles and white elephants in Canadian politics.
Program: The National
Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2000
Guest(s): Diane Ablonczy, Jean Chrétien, Arthur Kruger, Barry McLaughlin, Michael Roche, Jane Stewart
Host: Brian Stewart
Reporter: Keith Boag
Duration: 9:44
Last updated: May 23, 2013
Page consulted on May 23, 2013
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The auditor general describes senior civil servants' behavior as "appa...
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The government is under fire over the surging cost of Canada's gun reg...
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The Lethbridge councillor goes on trial for public mischief.
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It's war - between the prime minister and the governor general.
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The former Saskatchewan premier says his government wasn't as corrupt ...
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An airing of the country's political dirty laundry.
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Pepper spray, tainted tuna and miracle cucumbers have all played their...