Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the national Conservative caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. CBC News found that more than 25 active federal lobbyists have attended these fundraisers since Poilievre became leader in 2022. NDP ethics critic Matthew Green said his problem is with the "hypocrisy of Pierre Poilievre." About 700 of those donors attended fundraising events with Poilievre — fundraisers which could have collected up to $1 million during that time period. But he cautions that if they're looking to lobby someone directly, they shouldn't go to their party fundraisers.

Source: CBC News May 08, 2024 04:05 UTC