The Federal Court says it won't throw six MPs out of their seats over allegations of widespread vote suppression through automated robocalls in the 2011 federal election. But Judge Richard Mosley did find that fraud occurred in the election.
The widening Senate scandal that the prime minister flippantly tried to dismiss as a 'distraction' just days ago has instead become arguably Stephen Harper's worst hour.
Senator Mike Duffy says he wants a "full and open" inquiry so Canadians can get all the facts about the scandal that has rocked the Senate and the Prime Minister's Office and that he has no plans to resign. video
Watch Duffy on expense scandal
For The Record: Federal Court ruling on robocalls and electoral fraud
by Kady O'Malley May. 23, 2013 8:41 PM
Read the full decision here.
Power & Politics Ballot Box question
by Evan Solomon May. 23, 2013 4:28 PM
What's the best way to get to the bottom of the Senate spending scandal?
Trudeau files formal request for details of Wright/Duffy payment deal
by Kady O'Malley May. 23, 2013 9:18 AM
Liberal leader submits written request for details of all records -- including any 'letter of understanding'
Let the late-night sittings begin!
by Kady O'Malley May. 23, 2013 8:09 AM
Pre-summer recess legislative blitz officially underway as House adopts extended hours
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by Kady O'Malley May. 23, 2013 5:00 AM
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