Conservative Senators expected to oppose Liberal motion calling on AG to audit MPs’ expenses

The Conservative majority in the Senate has signalled it will oppose a Liberal motion urging the House of Commons to invite Auditor General Michael Ferguson to conduct a sweeping audit of Commons spending, including MP expenses, in the same way the Senate called in Mr. Ferguson for an audit of its own expenses.

PARLIAMENT HILL—The Conservative majority in the Senate has signalled it will oppose a Liberal motion urging the House of Commons to invite Auditor General Michael Ferguson to conduct a sweeping audit of Commons spending, including MPs’ expenses, in the same way the Senate called in ...

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