Politics Insider for Sept. 8, 2021: Here come the attack ads; a call for cheaper phone bills; and debate day number one
Don Martin, Stephen Maher and I chat about Peter Penashue, MP pensions and Pauline Marois.
In the process of reporting on a dispute between the Conservative party and the CRTC, Stephen Maher demonstrates—with three words—how to refer to what one side is saying, while also reporting the truth (emphasis mine).
Two weeks ago, Glen McGregor and Stephen Maher reported that three donors to Dean Del Mastro’s 2008 campaign had been reimbursed for their donations by a company owned by Mr. Del Mastro’s cousin. Today, McGregor and Maher report that two donors have produced cheques from Deltro Electric Ltd. of Mississauga, Ont in the amount of $1,050.
Glen McGregor and Stephen Maher uncover a new twist.
The Council of Canadians is challenging the election result in seven ridings.
Amid this weekend’s NDP convention frenzy, Glen McGregor and Stephen Maher uncovered a new twist in the tale of Pierre Poutine.
The company that Pierre Poutine used to make his robocalls would seem to employ an individual who may or may not exist.
The CBC thinks it has detected a pattern.
Stephen Maher and Glen McGregor tease the big reveal.
Glen McGregor and Stephen Maher report that Elections Canada is investigating the expenses of the Conservative campaign in Guelph.
Stephen Maher and Glen McGregor look at the investigation in Guelph.