Senategate deconstructed

Diagram of a spending scandal

<p>Governor General David Johnston delivers the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday June 3, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>

Governor General David Johnston delivers the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Friday June 3, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

What is going on with the Senate?!

Who’s auditing whom? How many players were appointed by the Prime Minister? Who is “very upset” about the whole thing?

With a stream of revelations, guarded statements, denials and resignations, it can be hard story to follow.

Here’s a cheat sheet. Click on the image for a larger version.