Need a Job? Walter Noel Knows The Best Employers

While most of the provincial MHA’s caught up in the recent spending scandal are keeping their mouths and billing files firmly shut, former Liberal cabinet minister Walter Noel is defending himself against the findings in the Auditor General's report.

Noel, who served under former Liberal premiers Brian Tobin and Roger Grimes and has recently announced his intention to run for the Liberals in the next federal election, says he doesn’t believe he’s done anything wrong.

According to the Auditor General, while holding provincial office Noel spent over $12,000 of taxpayer’s money on everything from perfumes to women’s clothing, wine to beer and luggage to electronics. Noel is insisting the purchases were legitimate. His reasoning is that because the expenses were approved they must be valid.

Now that’s what I call circular logic at its best.

In a recent interview Noel is quoted as saying, “I know taxpayers don't find it acceptable and the current auditor general doesn't (approve), but we're not dealing with the current situation. It's the kind of thing that's done by most businesses.”

All I can say Walter is I’d like to know which businesses you’re talking about. They sound like a great bunch to work for. Why don’t you drop me a line with the names? If I ever find myself in the market for a new job I wouldn’t mind sending out a few resumes.