Examples from two more publicly funded colleges that covered the cost of donations to the Liberal Party show that something is wrong with politics in Ontario, says New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath.
“A government’s been around too long when they can’t tell the difference between the public interest and their own,” said Horwath. “When public servants think attending Liberal fundraisers is part of their job, it’s clear we need a change.”
In question period last week in the legislature, Horwath released information showing that in 2008 and 2009, the president of George Brown college, expensed seven donations to the Liberal Party totaling $4,850. Fanshawe College also reimbursed its president for a fundraiser.
Both donations were re-paid after the information was requested by the NDP.
Horwath said she didn’t blame college presidents for making donations.
“It’s unfortunate that college presidents were given the impression that the best way of bending the ear of a minister is by attending a fundraiser,” said Horwath.
“New Democrats believe that public money should support colleges, universities, and families, not the Liberal Party.”
