The expenses scandal is dominating the first Senate session since the audits on senators Mike Duffy, Mac Harb and Patrick Brazeau were released and it was revealed Duffy's questionable expenses were repaid by a personal cheque from the prime minister's chief of staff. Follow our live blog.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly. video
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense controversy.
Power & Politics Ballot Box question
by Evan Solomon May. 21, 2013 4:24 PM
Are you satisfied with the Prime Minister's handling of the Senate scandal?
Supersize it: NDP pitches 90-minute Question Period under extended sitting hours
by Kady O'Malley May. 21, 2013 3:38 PM
Opposition-backed amendment would also strip provisions to restrict debate from government's "superclosure motion".
Crisis? What crisis? PM to speak at not-at-all-an-emergency caucus meeting
by Kady O'Malley May. 21, 2013 8:30 AM
Also today: Senate set to debate now infamous Duffy expense report during special evening session
Follow politics live on our Hill tickers
by Kady O'Malley May. 21, 2013 5:00 AM
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Wright out over Duffy payback: Reaction from the Hill and beyond
by Kady O'Malley May. 19, 2013 8:46 AM
New chief of staff expected to be longtime Harper aide and current principal secretary Ray Novak
