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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 12:03 PM ET

Last Updated: Nov 28, 2012 2:32 PM ET

There's always plenty to chat about with Kady O'Malley.

On Wednesdays, CBCNews.ca's Politics blogger convenes a "people's caucus" to discuss and debate the issues of the week, so far.

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Do politicians' ethical and legal troubles trouble you when it's time to vote?

Those who scrutinize political ethics have had a whole textbook worth of cases packed into this past week's headlines. But do any of these matter to you at the ballot box?

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's ordered removal from office for casting a vote on which he had a conflict of interest.
Alberta Premier Alison Redford's awarding of a contract to her ex-husband's law firm while serving as justice minister.
London Mayor and Martin-era cabinet minister Joe Fontana's vow to fight on in the face of fraud charges related to the use of a federal government cheque to pay for expenses related to his son's wedding.
Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz's upcoming court case over the use of public money to pay for a Christmas party for city staff at a restaurant he owned at the time.
Near-daily revealations at Quebec's Charbonneau Commission, which have already cost the mayors of Montreal and Laval their jobs, and today feature the naming of two top provincial Liberals.
Today's censuring of the conduct of Campaign Research for telephone calls made in Liberal MP Irwin Cotler's Montreal riding before the last election.

Plus: the latest entrants to the Liberal leadership race...

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