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Deputy Prime Minsiter John Manley

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St. Boniface - Thursday, March 21, 2002 - by: Mike Reilly

integrity
The corruption of John Manley has begun. While many believed the new deputy Prime Minsiter would restore some integrity to this decrepit Liberal government, it would appear that he is beginning to fall in line with Mr. Chretien's policy of "deny, deny and cover up".

telling it
like it is
In the recent past, Manley has distinguished himself from his cabinet colleagues by telling it like it is in regards to Canada's failure to live up to our NATO commitments and the impacts of a low dollar to Canadian competitiveness.

Gagliano
However, this month marks a change in direction of Manley's moral compass. Scandal continues to creep from former Minister Alfonso Gagliano's Public Works department. Allegations of pressuring staff to hire friends, sweetheart funding to Quebec festivals, and now paying over $1 million to a Liberal donor for duplicate lists of potential sponsorship events.

Denmark
At the same time, Gagliano stands before the foreign affairs committee defending his qualifications to be appointed ambassador to Denmark. Mr. Manley said Gagliano was not to be questioned about his record as minister. Liberal committee members complied and halted questioning by opposition members.

ethical
An ambassador is in a position to influence the hiring of staff and the letting of service contracts. It would be logical to determine whether a candidate has performed similar duties in a fair and ethical manner.

allegations
How can Manley justify protecting Gagliano's ministerial record from such inquiries? Mr. Gagliano must be made to answer the allegations against him during the time that he was the Minister of Public Works. Until then, the Prime Minister must suspend his appointment to Denmark.

accountability
Unfortunately, Canadians can no longer look to John Manley to restore any accountability to government.

Mike Reilly

Reference:

Mar. 19, 2002. 09:10 AM, Loonie sellers silly over Manley's remarks, By David Crane
Business Columnist Toronto Star

Mar. 15, 2002. 08:03 AM, Manley off side, Toronto Star

Procedure to vet Gagliano a farce, opposition says, By DANIEL LEBLANC, Wednesday, March 20, 2002, Toronto Globe and Mail

Mar. 20, 2002. 01:00 AM, Gagliano posting to Denmark under fire, Graham Fraser, National Affairs Writer, Toronto Star


	Deputy Prime Minsiter John Manley
ASK NO QUESTIONS

St. Boniface - Thursday, March 21, 2002 - by: Mike Reilly

integrity	The corruption of John Manley has begun. While many believed the new deputy Prime Minsiter would restore some integrity to this decrepit Liberal government, it would appear that he is beginning to fall in line with Mr. Chretien's policy of "*deny, deny and cover up*".

telling it like it is	In the recent past, Manley has distinguished himself from his cabinet colleagues by telling it like it is in regards to Canada's failure to live up to our NATO commitments and the impacts of a low dollar to Canadian competitiveness.

Gagliano	However, this month marks a change in direction of Manley's moral compass. Scandal continues to creep from former Minister Alfonso Gagliano's Public Works department. Allegations of pressuring staff to hire friends, sweetheart funding to Quebec festivals, and now paying over $1 million to a Liberal donor for duplicate lists of potential sponsorship events.

Denmark	At the same time, Gagliano stands before the foreign affairs committee defending his qualifications to be appointed ambassador to Denmark. Mr. Manley said Gagliano was not to be questioned about his record as minister. Liberal committee members complied and halted questioning by opposition members.

ethical	An ambassador is in a position to influence the hiring of staff and the letting of service contracts. It would be logical to determine whether a candidate has performed similar duties in a fair and ethical manner.

allegations	How can Manley justify protecting Gagliano's ministerial record from such inquiries? Mr. Gagliano must be made to answer the allegations against him during the time that he was the Minister of Public Works. Until then, the Prime Minister must suspend his appointment to Denmark.

accountability	Unfortunately, Canadians can no longer look to John Manley to restore any accountability to government.

	Mike Reilly

*Reference:*
	Mar. 19, 2002. 09:10 AM, Loonie sellers silly over Manley's remarks, By David Crane Business Columnist Toronto Star

	Mar. 15, 2002. 08:03 AM, Manley off side, Toronto Star

	Procedure to vet Gagliano a farce, opposition says, By DANIEL LEBLANC, Wednesday, March 20, 2002, Toronto Globe and Mail

	Mar. 20, 2002. 01:00 AM, Gagliano posting to Denmark under fire, Graham Fraser, National Affairs Writer, Toronto Star