Finance springs a leak

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HAMILTON -- There is no way that Finance Minister Ralph Goodale can remain in his job without delivering a body blow to the re-election aspirations of the Paul Martin Liberal Party. After last week's announcement of an RCMP criminal investigation into possible leaks of the government's income trust policy, the minister is duty bound to step aside.

But so closely are his fortunes tied to those of his boss, Goodale's demise would be viewed as a precursor to the departure of the Prime Minister. As Martin demonstrated in his vigorous defence of his minister, neither has any intention of leaving anytime soon.

To those who know the inside workings of the department of finance, rumours surrounding the leaks were not surprising. Since Martin's arrival as the minister in 1993, finance had become known as one of the leakiest departments in government. The big surprise is that the RCMP would launch a criminal investigation in the middle of an election campaign. Kudos to Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli for pursuing the investigation, irrespective of political agendas.

Kudos, too, to NDP finance critic Judy Wasylycia-Leis for doing her job. And to the blogosphere. If anyone wants to know why the RCMP decided to the pursue the matter, check out a few political blogs for this twisted tale of trusts.

http://torontosun.canoe.ca/News/Columnists/Copps_Sheila/2005/12/31/1374799.html

[Spazito]

1. LOL, Sheila's still ticked at not getting the leadership I see

She used to be good, in the old days of the 'rat pack' but she carries little credibility any more, imo.

[ClusterFreak]

2. Good God, give it up Sheila.....

...let it go already. You got screwed out of your seat. Doesn't mean you should wish Harper's bunch forms the next government. Sheesh.