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NDP wants Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown's use of House funds reviewed
Did former Conservative MP Patrick Brown make improper use of House funds running — successfully — for the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership while remaining on the Commons payroll?
That's what the New Democrats want to find out — and they're asking both House Speaker Andrew Scheer and the Commons' board of internal economy to investigate.
In a four-page letter to Scheer released Thursday, Ontario NDP caucus chair Malcolm Allen says that for more than eight months, Brown "dedicated his time and energy" to the leadership race.
"He took part in debates, interviews, partisan events and fundraisers," Allen said.
"None of these activities have anything to do with his work as member for the riding of Barrie" — or even, Allen said, "as a member of the federal Conservative caucus."
In fact, Allen suggests Brown may have actually "neglected" his parliamentary duties, as he missed 70 per cent of Commons votes held over that time period.
Allen also alleges the now former MP, who waited until after he had secured the leadership to officially vacate his MP's seat, chose not to take a leave of absence, which meant he was "still receiving his salary, paid for by taxpayers across the county."
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/politics/n...brown-s-use-of-house-funds-reviewed-1.3091516
NDP wants Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown's use of House funds reviewed
Did former Conservative MP Patrick Brown make improper use of House funds running — successfully — for the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership while remaining on the Commons payroll?
That's what the New Democrats want to find out — and they're asking both House Speaker Andrew Scheer and the Commons' board of internal economy to investigate.
In a four-page letter to Scheer released Thursday, Ontario NDP caucus chair Malcolm Allen says that for more than eight months, Brown "dedicated his time and energy" to the leadership race.
"He took part in debates, interviews, partisan events and fundraisers," Allen said.
"None of these activities have anything to do with his work as member for the riding of Barrie" — or even, Allen said, "as a member of the federal Conservative caucus."
In fact, Allen suggests Brown may have actually "neglected" his parliamentary duties, as he missed 70 per cent of Commons votes held over that time period.
Allen also alleges the now former MP, who waited until after he had secured the leadership to officially vacate his MP's seat, chose not to take a leave of absence, which meant he was "still receiving his salary, paid for by taxpayers across the county."
http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/politics/n...brown-s-use-of-house-funds-reviewed-1.3091516
