Former Quebec Liberal premier Jean Charest has filed a lawsuit against the Quebec government, alleging that his privacy has been violated by the province's anti-corruption unit. Charest blamed the leaks on the anti-corruption unit, known as UPAC, which has an ongoing investigation into provincial Liberal Party financing while he was premier, from 2003 to 2012. Earlier this year, Charest accused UPAC of a "fishing expedition" after he announced he would not run for the federal Conservative leadership. After Charest stepped down in 2012, a public inquiry heard evidence that during his time as premier, the provincial Liberals benefited from millions in illegal donations. The anti-corruption unit, which Charest's government created, subsequently opened an investigation into Liberal fundraising practices.

Source: CBC News October 09, 2020 18:01 UTC