Tory senator linked to key players in Quebec scandal

[CHIMO]

The Harper government risks being sucked into a political scandal raging in Quebec with the revelation that a top Conservative organizer and senator had ties to key players.

The Canadian Press has learned that Tory Senator Leo Housakos worked politically with now-disgraced Montreal politician Benoit Labonte from about August, 2008 to February, 2009.

Mr. Labonte has alleged that there was an elaborate kick-back scheme to finance Montreal municipal political parties. He insists he never did anything illegal, but acknowledged he made ethical lapses while in city politics.

There is no suggestion Mr. Housakos knew of any wrongdoing, but he has now been linked to Mr. Labonte and controversial construction magnate Tony Accurso.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/tory-senator-linked-to-key-players-in-quebec-scandal/article1339276/

I think that the Conservatives have had enough rope now to hang themselves.

I believe that the former minister of Public Works was unelected and came from the same area. Must be something in there?

[Spazito]

1. Oh my, the irony, if they do become embroiled, would be positively....

delicious, lol.

[BolivarianHero]

2. Interesting...

Given that the Liberals and New Democrats are not gaining tons of traction in Quebec, we could very well see 55 - 60 BQ MPs next election.