For example, the most recent scandal formally began in 2013, when an audit was called in response to the growing number of concerns about a spending scandal. In addition, the suspicions began in 2012. The audit called out 4 senators regarding their questionable spending and expense claims. But, in June, another report called out 30 other Senators. However, some paid back their expenses, while others were faced with many criminal charges. Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb were criminally charged. Few months into the scandal, Harb retired, while Duffy, Brazeau, and Pamela Wallin were suspended without
For example, the most recent scandal formally began in 2013, when an audit was called in response to the growing number of concerns about a spending scandal. In addition, the suspicions began in 2012. The audit called out 4 senators regarding their questionable spending and expense claims. But, in June, another report called out 30 other Senators. However, some paid back their expenses, while others were faced with many criminal charges. Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb were criminally charged. Few months into the scandal, Harb retired, while Duffy, Brazeau, and Pamela Wallin were suspended without