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There was an annual awards show in Ottawa today, but unlike the Oscars, being nominated for this distinction was far from an honour. As handed out by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), the Teddy Waste Awards recognize dubious use of public money by civil servants, politicians, and government departments.

The Manufactured Outrage Over Rahim Jaffer

People across Canada were understandably angry yesterday when former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer, caught speeding in Ontario last fall while under the influence and in possession of cocaine, was handed down a relatively lenient sentence of $500 by Judge Doug Maund. Immediate reaction ranged from disbelief, to accusations of Conservative influence peddling. Many actually attested to their belief that there are some rules for regular citizens, and then others for members of the Conservative Party.