Andrew Coyne has details on another piece of drama that I dismissed as last minute posturing.

It may not be. Having read some of what was actually said, I don’t think it is.

MP Gurmant Grewal said he taped a conversation between himself and Paul Martin’s chief of staff. Basically he says it was suggested if he abstain from todays vote he would be rewarded.
In Canada, a party may tape a conversation without the other party knowing. The law requires that one person in the conversation is aware the conversation is being taped.
It would be niave to assume the phones haven’t been worked by all parties. It’s a legal issue whether or not Tim Murphy (PM’s chief of staff) was vote laundering.

I have to say pundit blogs have been good reads the past 24 hours. The media may have to take a closer look at this.

You can look at the transcript and make your own decisions, I’m inclined to go with Coyne on this one. Just when you think it can’t get any stranger.

For some reason, many Canadian god-bloggers steer clear of politics.
I think when there is a question of corruption it speaks to larger issues than party loyalty or ducking behind render unto Ceasar. Jordon Cooper, Darryl Dash and Leighton TeBay are speaking up.

Liberals have been asked to be in their seats by 5:15 tonight. It is the responsibility of each parties whip to make sure everyone is present. There are four votes, two motions and the votes on Bills C 43 and C 48. Independents vote last.