Chrétien era fuels Liberal leadership donor row
The Ethics Counsellor Howard Wilson released donor lists for Allan Rock Sheila Copps and John Manley sparking outrage over reporting loopholes and double standards. Paul Martin declined to disclose donors fueling his bid, inviting claims of hidden influence and possible retribution by Chrétien era officials.
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Sheila Copps
John Manley
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Mr. Chrétien
Donor lists and PMO pressure shadow leadership race
The piece accuses Prime Minister Office pressure affecting contract awards and donor transparency in leadership campaigns. It cites Earnscliffe Strategy Group losing a Finance Department contract and Raymond Garneau leaving the Bank of Canada, while noting critics question fundraising practices across Martin, Wilson, Manley, Chrétien, and Copps.
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Earnscliffe Strategy Group
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Raymond Garneau
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