Tue Nov 30, 2021 – 5:56 pm EST
CALGARY, Alberta (LifeSiteNews) – A newly elected Canadian Liberal Party MP caught red-handed in September pilfering his conservative opponent’s flyers from someone’s porch during the fall election campaign might only get a slap on the wrist for his unethical actions.
According to a Western Standard report, Liberal MP George Chahal for Calgary-Skyview may only face a $5,000 fine or a possible jail term of up to six months for his misdeeds.
Last week, Ontario CPC MP for Barrie-Innisfail John Brassard brought up Chahal in Canada’s House of Commons during the question period, revealing Chahal’s potential fine or jail time.
“The member is facing a $5,000 fine and up to six months in jail,” Brassard said.
Chahal is currently under investigation by the Commissioner of Elections Canada after a video showed him swapping out flyers from his main competitor, Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Jag Sahota, with his own at a person’s house just before Canada’s September 20 federal election.
In the video, Chahal’s face is clearly visible. It appears he made no effort to disguise his actions as he was wearing a sweater with his name on the back with the number 21 and “Vote George” text on the front.
Brassard confirmed last week that the Commissioner of Elections Canada is “continuing” the investigation into Chahal.
During a question period last week, Brassard directly asked Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if even with “the low bar on ethics and conduct set by the Liberals and
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