Last week’s search warrant on the Conservative Party headquarters, and the accompanying affidavit, suggests the election scheme for 2005-2006 was close to $1.1 million. It is alleged that the national headquarter transferred money to local candidates who immediately sent the money back as "payment" for campaign advertising.

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Justice Michael Bastarache announced his retirement from the Supreme Court of Canada, almost 15 years before he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75. He has not given a reason for his retirement, but it is rumored to be his health.

His replacement is set to be chosen in the Atlantic Provinces, potentially before the court resumes in October.

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