The story behind Ex-MP Rahim Jaffer's drunk-driving arrest

[ZeitgeistObserver]

The story behind Ex-MP Rahim Jaffer's drunk-driving arrest

Jaffer boasted to businesses: I can get government money easily

Published On Thu Apr 8 2010



Kevin Donovan
Staff Reporter

The booze was flowing on the back patio at Harbour 60 Steakhouse in downtown Toronto.

Nazim Gillani of International Strategic Investments, four business associates, and three busty hookers dined in style last Sept. 10.

Former MP Rahim Jaffer, a self-described peddler of government grants, credits and loans, was in fine form, chatting up prospective clients. Early the next morning, Gillani would greet the day with a colourful email to the night’s guests: “Mr. Jaffer has opened up the Prime Minister’s office to us,” he boasted, unaware at the time of how Jaffer’s night had ended. Gillani is a character. By last September, at least two major police departments and the federal taxman were after him on fraud or tax evasion allegations.


http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/791882--former-mp-rahim-jaffer-connected-to-conman?bn=1

[daleo]

1. I just read it

The story is amazing. Good investigative work by the Star. Everyone should read it.

[ZeitgeistObserver]

2. Article is causing an uproar in Ottawa

Conservatives are furious with political power couple Helena Guergis and Rahim Jaffer after yet more revelations that question their behaviour and judgment, including suggestions Mr. Jaffer was telling business associates he still had sway with the Prime Minister.

“People who have worked very hard for the Conservatives are livid at the disrespect shown by the Jaffer-Guergis duo to the public and the party they are supposed to care about,” a senior Conservative strategist told The Globe.

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Mr. Donovan’s efforts paid off, however. His front-page exclusive has official Ottawa buzzing non-stop about the revelations.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/rahim-jaffer-has-no-influence-with-prime-minister-official-says/article1527555/

[daleo]

3. From the article

Gillani cancelled numerous appointments with a Star reporter.

“Last night I woke up in excruciating pain and my feet were the size of footballs. I don't know what it is - but I haven't moved at all,” Gillani wrote in one cancellation email.

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I am surprised he didn't wake up with a horse's head next to him.

[ZeitgeistObserver]

4. It does sound like that kind of crowd, doesn't it?

:)

[Spazito]

5. Wow! Very interesting!

The 'deal' Jaffer received smelled badly right from the 'get-go' and this certainly adds to the odor, imo.

Thanks for posting this, it is much appreciated.