Harcourt's headache: the B.C. premier is dogged by a funding scandal

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An investigation into the dealings of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holding Society, a National Democratic Party (NDP) funding organization, will hurt the chances of re-election for Premier Michael Harcourt. At issue is whether former NDP finance minister David Stupich diverted society funds to his own companies.

Finance, Campaign funds, National Democratic Party (Canada), Stupich, David

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Hard times for Harcourt: the B.C. premier is busy plotting his comeback

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British Columbia Premier Harcourt believes that his New Democratic Party will be successful in the provincial election to be held in Oct 1996 at the latest. He believes that his management of the economy and his support of Medicare will help voters forget about his mistakes.

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Stormy weather

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Allegations of conflict of interest violations involving British Columbia Premier Mike Harcourt have forced the province's New Democratic Party (NDP) into a defensive posture. The allegations concern Harcourt's dealings with NOW Communications, an NDP advertising agency.

Conflict of interests (Public office), Conflicts of interest (Public office), New Democratic Party (Canada), Harcourt, Mike

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