Major misuse and misdirection of funds disbursed through the Liberal government's 1990s sponsorship program. Police conduct at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vancouver.Īn alleged conflict of interest lobbying effort by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney was implicated in a kickback scheme to purchase Airbus planes for Air Canada. He was forced to step down but later resumed his political career.Ĭanadian Security Intelligence Service infiltration of Nationalist Party of Canada and covert founding of far-right groups. Newly appointed Solicitor General, Francis Fox forged the signature of his mistress' husband in order to obtain an abortion. He and others under investigation were ultimately exonerated. One of Trudeau's cabinet ministers ( John Munro) tendered a resignation, but it was not accepted. Elliot and his accountant were charged with fraud and served prison time. The subsequent investigation revealed that there were $300,000 in kickbacks to Ken Elliot, the Harbour Commissioner and $4M in unnecessary work. The federal government hired a firm to dredge Hamilton Harbour. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was accused of "using un-parliamentary language".
Ĭanada's first national political sex scandal. Lawrence River 30 kilometres west of Montréal to generate hydroelectricity. Scandal in the Department of Customs and Excise, leading to a constitutional crisis.Īllegations of the Beauharnois Light, Heat and Power Co making substantial contributions to the Liberal Party in return for permission to divert the St. (Five years later, Macdonald served as prime minister for another 13 years.) The affair forced Macdonald to resign as prime minister in November 1873.
Macdonald in exchange for the contract to build the Canadian Pacific Railway. This is a list of major political scandals in Canada.Īllegations of bribes being taken by the government of Sir John A.
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