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The Current | Mar 4, 2013 | 22:00

Should we be questioning the Prime Minister's judgment and vetting process?

Prime Minister Stephen Harper came to power on a promise of transparency against blatant partisanship and a pledge to handle appointments differently. And now scandals are exposing his choices... from the Senate, to CSIS or SIRC, to his one-time inner circle. With several of the Prime Minister's political picks under scrutiny, we talk about his vetting and appointment process.

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