Senate aide testifies on pre signing travel claims
Senate Speaker Leo Housakos aides describe a culture of pre signed travel claims for senators. Loren Cicchini testifies that pre signing was discussed among staff but she says she never volunteered or was told to pre sign. The trial of Senator Mike Duffy continues with forensic accounting testimony upcoming.
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Senate disputes Public Works over cost of extra Senate space
The Senate argues Public Works uses outdated figures to claim a 24.5 million extra cost over 13 years for leasing space near Parliament Hill. A Senate report suggests current rates are around 540 per square metre, about 2.16 million annually, reducing the projected gap to roughly 11 million. The chamber favors a nearby location to keep senators within a 10 minute walk of the temporary chamber.
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Department
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