Thursday, July 31, 2008
The Social Studies and Humanities Research Council, designed to advance knowledge and build understanding, gave a $67,140 grant for the research into "Pioneer Sex: Sexuality's Desolate Frontiers, Past and Present"... Ouch!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Adrienne Clarkson went on a three-week "Quest for a Modern North Tour" in 2003 to Russia, Finland, and Iceland with 22 staff members and 59 luminaries costing $1,000,000 - Ouch!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Public Employee Tom Parkinson was making $1,500,000 a year as CEO of Hydro One when it was discovered that he used the company helicopter to visit his private cottage. He voluntarily resigned and received a $3,000,000 severance package... Ouch!

Monday, July 28, 2008
Lucie McClung spent $142,000 traveling to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Brazil, Barbados and Europe as the correctional services chief. She also expensed her $500 annual fee and $9,000 of dining bills from the Rideau Club... Ouch!

Friday, July 25, 2008
Last year, Natural Resources Canada reported over 1,600 individual contracts for wireless services.  These contracts composed of 900 Blackberries and 720 cell phones.  It has been reported that one in five wireless devices is unnecessary and cost the Canadian taxpayers $500,000 per year....Ouch!

Thursday, July 24, 2008
In 2006 Senator Colin Kenny spent one week in a Dubai hotel for one meeting and the possibility of traveling to Afghanistan.  The cost to taxpayers was $30,000......Ouch!

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