Martin aims to uncover sponsorship scandal and vows action
The Prime Minister asserts the inquiry will reveal truth and ensure repay many Canadians feel taxes are misused. He cites VIA Rail in the debate as a major case and calls for sworn testimony from Myrian Bedard and Marc Lefrancois to resolve conflicting claims.
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Mme. Bedard
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Public Accounts Committee
Canada corruption rankings and political accountability debated
The writer questions the impact of public figures on Canada’s corruption standings, citing VIA Rail head Jean Pelletier and former athlete Mme Bedard. They wonder if a Gomery inquiry will reveal retractations from Lefrancois or Bedard and note Transparency International rankings from 2000 and 2003 with concern for 2004. The letter ends with cynicism about politicians and youth voting.
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Jean Pelletier
Chretien
Mme. Bedard
Paul Martin
John Gomery
M. Lefrancois
Canada
Transparency International
UNICEF launches emergency appeal for Haiti relief
UNICEF Canada appeals for 7.6 million dollars to support emergency relief for Haitian children. Supplies include medical equipment drugs nutritional foods shelter water and sanitation items and educational kits as aid reaches clinics and families displaced by fighting.
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Haiti
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Yonge Street
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