We received so much reaction to our exclusive in-depth interview with former NDP election agant Jim Treller, that Rick the Boss has made the audio available in record time for our listeners.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheGreatCanadianTalkShowHighlight-WednesdayJune32009
Treller explained in simple terms, how 13 NDP campaign agents in the 1999 general election were duped into signing official returns where the numbers added up, but certain expenses had been illegally shifted in an "eligible for compensation" category.
It wasn't until an April 2003 meeting that the candidates and their agents learnt of the deception, designed to receive $76,000 in rebates that the NDP was NOT eligible for. They were told this was a common practcie in the past and all they had to do to avoid criminal prosecution was sign revised forms, as part of a deal with Elections Manitoba.
And Treller described the reaction at that meeting of Finance Minister Greg Selinger, to the news he may have been held responsible by Elections Manitoba -- despite Selinger and the other candidates and agents knowing nothing about the sleight-of-pen committed by officials at party headquarters.
More on the media coverage, Question Period, and who knew what when, today at 4 PM.
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At 4.35 PM today Brad Harrison will join the show to explain the small business he started by acquiring a franchise of Curb-Ease, which utilizes a unique product originated in Australia to create beautiful yards and homes through concrete edging and curbing, as well as curb lighting and other improvements. www.curb-ease.com
At 5.10 PM, Colin Craig of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation will break news about a hidden tax break offered in provincial legislation directed to a surprising recipient.
FRIDAY: - At 4.35 PM, former AWA world champion Rick Martel
Next week: Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt, Tom Brodbeck of The Winnipeg Sun, and more!
