October 28, 2007
News Release
OTTAWA – I learned of the allegations of
improper campaign spending against West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast MP Blair Wilson today. They are serious allegations, which raise questions that Mr. Wilson must address without delay. As such, I have accepted Mr. Wilson's resignation from his position as National Revenue critic, and as a member of our national caucus, effective immediately.I am particularly concerned about allegations of Elections Act violations by Mr. Wilson's campaign. I am pleased that Mr. Wilson has called on Elections Canada to launch a formal review of the matter. I trust Elections Canada will deal with this matter expeditiously.In the meantime, I have instructed the Liberal Party of Canada to provide whatever assistance they can to Elections Canada as it reviews the allegations.
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Blair Wilson's father-in-law goes public to say that the Liberal MP who has campaigned on his 'fiscally responsible' record is not the success he claims to be. The Province has learned of numerous allegations of unpaid debts, controversial business practices and campaign spending irregularities involving the MP for the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast riding
VANCOUVER — Liberal MP Blair Wilson has resigned from the federal Liberal caucus over allegations that he didn't disclose all of his expenses during the last election campaign.Mr. Wilson, who represents the riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast, stepped down on Sunday from his position as Liberal national revenue critic.He said in a statement that he's confident the allegations will be found to be baseless.“I will collaborate fully with Elections Canada, and do whatever I can to help expedite its investigation into the allegations,” the B.C. MP said. He could not be reached for further comment.
improper campaign spending against West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast MP Blair Wilson today. They are serious allegations, which raise questions that Mr. Wilson must address without delay. As such, I have accepted Mr. Wilson's resignation from his position as National Revenue critic, and as a member of our national caucus, effective immediately.I am particularly concerned about allegations of Elections Act violations by Mr. Wilson's campaign. I am pleased that Mr. Wilson has called on Elections Canada to launch a formal review of the matter. I trust Elections Canada will deal with this matter expeditiously.In the meantime, I have instructed the Liberal Party of Canada to provide whatever assistance they can to Elections Canada as it reviews the allegations.
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