Story: Cash-for-Access Events and Middle Class

story: The numbers tell a more convincing story than Trudeau's latest contention that his participation in cash-for-access events is part of his crusade to help the middle class, according to The Toronto Star. They also provide some insights as to why the Liberals have so far been stubbornly resisting calls to mend their ways. CHRIS WATTIE / REUTERS file photo By Chantal H bert National Affairs Columnist Sat., Dec. 17, 2016 MONTREAL To understand Justin Trudeau's visceral reluctance to respond to mounting criticism of his party's fundraising practices, it is best to simply follow the money.A look at the fundraising reports filed to date with Elections Canada for 2016 goes a long way to explain why the prime minister has defended tooth-and-nail the controversial practice of spending face time in private with select groups of well-heeled donors in exchange for contributions to his party's coffers. Here are some highlights The Conservatives continue to lead the fundraising pack. If anything, being in opposition motivates the Conservative base. Despite having the advantage of being in government the Liberals collected less money than the official opposition over the first three quarters of 2016. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.