Top 5 at 5: G8 spending, bailout referendum for Greece, higher retail costs in Canada

Treasury Board president Tony Clement defended his reputation, and the G8 legacy fund, at a parliamentary committee Wednesday. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

A wide range of CBCNews.ca headlines got audiences talking today, with stories involving G8 spending, a bailout referendum for Greece and higher retail costs in Canada generating a number of audience comments. 

1) Paperwork for G8 spending 'not perfect,' Clement says

Treasury Board president Tony Clement says the way the G8 legacy fund was handled "was not perfect" and he's learned his lessons, but that he's qualified to be in charge of the public purse.

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2) Greece to hold bailout referendum early December

Greece will hold a controversial referendum on a European bailout plan in early December that European leaders said Wednesday will determine whether or not it stays in the eurozone.

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3) Greek opposition head leads walkout during crisis debate

The main Greek opposition leader demanded the prime minister resign, and then led his party in a dramatic walkout Thursday during a parliamentary debate about the viability of the government.

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4) Liberal senators join MPs in walkout over AG pick

The entire Liberal caucus walked out on a House of Commons vote Thursday morning to protest an "abuse of process" in the appointment of Canada's new auditor general. By mid-afternoon, the Liberal Senate caucus had followed suit.

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5) Why do Canadians pay more? It's complicated

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney gave many reasons why Canadian retail prices are often higher than American prices, but he thinks some relief may be on the way, thanks to the expansion of new American retailers into Canada.

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