Penashue returned over $46,500 in ineligible campaign donations
Former federal cabinet minister Peter Penashue’s campaign has returned a total of $46,560 in ineligible donations, Elections Canada records show.
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Dogged by complaints over electoral financing irregularities, Penashue resigns cabinet post, seat
Former Innu leader Peter Penashue has resigned his cabinet post along with his Labrador seat Thursday saying donation irregularities to his federal election campaign have forced him to seek re-election in a byelection in the interest of accountability.
Penashue breaks silence, says constituents will get full election spending explanation
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue broke his silence over an election campaign spending scandal that has engulfed him Tuesday saying it has put him “under pressure” and in an “uncomfortable situation.”
Conservatives use "Colonel Sanders" defence as Penashue's campaign financing scandal grows
The Conservative government resorted to a “Colonel Sanders” defence Friday to fend off opposition attacks aimed at embattled Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue who is in the midst of a campaign spending scandal that has triggered increasing calls for his resignation.
Liberals ask Elections Canada to probe suspect donations to Penashue
Liberal interim leader Bob Rae has asked Elections Canada to probe five donations given to embattled Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue.
NDP asks Elections Canada to probe $5,000 cash donation from fugitive called "the banker" by RCMP
The federal NDP asked Elections Canada Thursday to probe a $5,000 cash donation to the Conservative party from a fugitive businessman the RCMP believes acted as the “banker” for a cross-border marijuana smuggling network.