Pristine Canada Mired in Scandal After Montreal Mayor Arrest
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Canada, among the 10 least corrupt countries in the world the past six years according to rankings by Transparency International, is mired in scandals.
Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested by Quebec’s anti-corruption task force yesterday over fraud allegations, adding to controversies rocking political circles in Toronto and Ottawa that have taken the shine off Canada’s image as a squeaky-clean nation. Applebaum quit today, saying he plans to focus on defending himself against the “unfounded” accusations.