
New VI producer Jane Victoria King may not look like the bridge keeper from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. But she certainly was acting the part at this morning's provincial open cabinet meeting, asking a number of high-powered executive council members if they had "ever charged personal items on your government credit card?" Responses ranged from Premier Gordon Campbell's "I sure hope not" to Finance Minister Gary Collins' admission he accidentally purchased a dog using taxpayer dollars - money that has since been repaid. When Public Eye asked if The New VI had dug up information about cabinet ministers using those credit cards inappropriately, Ms. King was tightlipped. But none of the wags we spoke with seemed willing to bet money on it.
How do you "accidentally" purchase a dog? The Government purchasing cards are pretty clearly labelled as such and I don't think that Gary would think that it might be consdiered a legit expense!
If you don't mind waiting 18 months you should make an FOI act request for the details Sean!
One "accidentally" purchases a dog with tax payers money when they are arrogant and don't feel they are accountable to the public. Unless of course they get caught and then pay it back. Oops, sorry pooch, you were an accident.
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