11:25 ET Update – Volpe story just got bigger. Volpe was confronted by the GP canvasser on the scene. Also, Elections Canada has finally returned their call.
“I said to JV: “Interesting version of democracy Joe.” He denied what I had just seen. I told him I had pix.I was so disappointed.”
More updates likely here as the story progesses.
Bumped to 10:20am ET – SDA gets results!
“I do not engage in or condone this type of campaign behavior. When this issue about the canvasser was brought to my attention by the Green Party candidate, in deference to his concern and to the hard work of my own campaign, the canvasser was released by the campaign.” – Joe Volpe
No acknowledgement from Volpe that he was standing only feet away when the “campaign behavior” took place. But speaking of non-acknowledgements, Orla indicates the theft was immediately reported to the Returning Officer. That was at least two days ago. As of last evening, there was still no reply.
Note – what the Volpe campaign has now admitted to is an offense under the Elections Act. Volpe has been prominently featured in news coverage alleging “dirty tricks” against his campaign. We need to hold media feet to the fire on this one.
Original post continues below:
Orla Hegarty
As I was exiting Lotherton Estates, Eglinton Lawrence Riding, Toronto, after nearly 4 hours canvassing, I saw Joe Volpe’s handler put our flyer in this bin at @ 4:45 p.m. I was like, WTF?
Caption reads: April 22, 2011 5:04:37 PM: There is Joe Volpe. His handler is picking up the flyers before Joe gets there. Very handy that handler. He changes things up in a second ’cause Joe got chatting with 177.
From Volpe’s website:
Via Buckdog.
Reality: 1
MSM: 0
They’re Liberals. They just can’t help themselves.
Anybody care to bet me this doesn’t make it to the evening news?
Anybody think it wouldn’t if it was a Conservative doing the switching?
Ah those classy liberals. Ironic really, with all those stories about vandalism in Toronto against Liberal candidates (which begs the question- not that I condone such behaviour- but if, Bob Rae some one keys your car- does that indicate love?)
And another note. Why doesn’t someone in the media ask Mr. Volpe his opinion on abortion? Got to expose the religious fundamentalists you know. Well perhaps just the ones on the wrong side.
He was recycling it.
What? Is Joe having a hard time getting out the children of big pharma and dead vote?
I am shocked, shocked! Now where are my winnings?
Looks like another scoop for Sun TV… Anyone sent them an e-mail yet? Volpe can’t say that it was a rogue, overly enthusiastic supporter, as they were working as a pair…
It’s tough when you get old and can’t get good help.
The party of theives never sleeps or stops stealing. Wow I’ll bet Mendy Wezley will be telling us about this lieberal transgression any time now after a little Harper bashing…wait for it…ZZZZZZZZZZ
Dirty tactic! I wonder how widespread it is? Probably wishful thinking to assume it’s an isolated event.
Next they’ll be pushing bums on a bus with the offer of a cheeseburger while driving them to the polls Obamba style.
Has anyone noticed any Black Panther type Liberal commies with batons at their early polling stations yet?
I’m sure Sun TV News will report this.
I believe it is against the law to take anything from someones mailbox.
Very fitting, Green’s flyer ended up in a blue Bin.
I would have thrown it in the trash..
Not to worry, Elections Canada will probably not do a thing – they appear to be an extension of he LIEberal Party of Canada. I bet Biffy will say that it was all a set up by a “look-alike” Con doing these things.
I have no respect for the Greens, like you, yet this is a very low blow for and against the LIEberal Party and the MSM – another arm of the LIEberals. I bet if you gave these pictures to a news paper, they would not get published. Good thing SUN TV is now on air – plus talk-radio.
If I were Joe Volpe, I would drop out of election before their friends at Elections Canada will be forced to do something drastic – like charging him.
Another dishonest LIEberal – and they have the nerve to complain against the Cons being untrustworthy, go figure.
What a joy it is to see the Left eating their own!
The relevant parts of the Elections Act, for your convenience.
325. (1) No person shall prevent or impair the transmission to the public of an election advertising message without the consent of a person with authority to authorize its transmission.
Offences requiring intent — summary conviction
495.
(2) Every person is guilty of an offence who,
(b) contravenes section 325 (removal of election advertising).
Wow just wow. someone threw a flyer in the garbage. Better call in the RCMP and CSIS. Seriously though why no pic of him actually throwing the flyer in the bin? Was the flyer on the ground by chance and the guy was just being litter conscience? Did you bother going over and saying excuse me but umm why did you throw my flyer away? I have a feeling this is just pure bullshit.
And the punishment for this crime is… Volpe having to watch Layton on TV leading the opposition.
I sent this to my MP James Lunney….everybody should send it to their MP (provided they are not a Liberal). This HAS to be reported by the MSM…just what Iffy needs with one week remaining!
Volpe should be charged…it would look good on him!
I don’t know if I’ll be able to get photos tomorrow as it’s supposed to rain here, but near my house in Etobicoke-Centre there’s a strip of public land where CPC signs have been destroyed but the NDP and Green signs around them haven’t been touched (i.e. it’s not random vandalism). I expect to read about in the Star tomorrow.
It IS Joe Volpe *shrugging*
“He’s a stupendous chap!”.
I’m torn on this one, but not for the reasons you might think: over the years I have come to like Buckdog/leftdog but he is the LAST person who should be bring up political scandals!
Back on topic, I am so glad we have Sun TV because no longer will Liberal “indiscretions” be ignored by the media.
Sun TV is like CBC News for honest Canadians
Isn’t that jail time?
Did they go for a $200.00 pizza after?
The link is on Facebook now. And I agree, there should be charges laid. The photos are clear enough.
D’ya hear about the Lieberal who was turned away from HELL? They said we don’t want your kind here!!
Nothing in the media about Wayne Easter’s rent scheme either – journalistic ethics is an oxymoron.
Meanwhile, Greasy Joe complains about “Republican-style” campaign tactics…
http://www.joevolpe.com/LatestNews.aspx?id=2267
Driving through that neighbourhood most days, I have to admit that whenever I see that red sign with “Re-Elect Joe Volpe” I can’t help seeing Re-Elect the thug, Joe Volpe. (He’s even got goons.)
“The thug” just keeps insinuating itself onto the campaign sign and I can’t get it to go away …
Volpe’s toast already. Driving through his riding (which I do most days) is like wading through a sea of blue – Joe Oliver CPC blue signs, that is.
“Better call in the RCMP and CSIS. Seriously though why no pic of him actually throwing the flyer in the bin? Was the flyer on the ground by chance and the guy was just being litter conscience? Did you bother going over and saying excuse me but umm why did you throw my flyer away? I have a feeling this is just pure bullshit.” Posted by: OMFG Call da Police
Well lets see:
Picture of mail box with one flyer before – clearly seen sticking out of box.
Man approaches mail box, man leaves mail box and flyer missing
Replaced flyer clearly seen in box.
The pictures are time stamped.
Location of mail-box is the same.
It would not matter who took the pictures, they are there and clearly seen,
“Seriously though why no pic of him actually throwing the flyer in the bin?”
Picture of mail box is all the proof needed.
“Was the flyer on the ground by chance and the guy was just being litter conscience?”
No, as anybody with eyes can see, it was in mailbox and not on ground. You better get eyes checked – they do not see too well. Also brain checked – it does not function in basic logic. There is no picture of person picking up flyer. Just different flyer before and after.
“Did you bother going over and saying excuse me but umm why did you throw my flyer away? ”
Why, the pictures is all the proof that is neededd – perhaps he would feel threatened if he appproached this “so called LIEberal human.”
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I’m torn on this one, but not for the reasons you might think: over the years I have come to like Buckdog/leftdog but he is the LAST person who should be bring up political scandals!” Posted by: Trent
I doesn’t matter if this is an untrust worthy person according to you. The pictures speak for themselves. If the pictures were sent in to media with no name – would you still believe the pictures? Besides it is not Buckdog that is object of breaking the law, it is Joe Volpe’s assistant – with Joe Volpe’s full knowledge – whose actions are questioned. If the tables were turned and it was Buckdog, you would have a different attitude, I’m sure. Why not let pictures speak for themselves, they are real or fake – that is what Elections Canada [and RCMP] should look at.
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“And the punishment for this crime is… Volpe having to watch Layton on TV leading the opposition.” Posted by: max
No, better yet – having to watch over and over the vicTORY speech by Conservative leader. Plus the appropate sentance given to set the example of breaking the law for all fellow LIEberals to see – particurally Biffy. [Yet the appearance of lax treatment of LIEberals in the past for breaking election laws – they will have a lecture and nothing else.] Will not even make the news – Sad.
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I just thought of this: Remeber there is a TORY in VicTORY and all the Grits have to offer can be replaced by letters “Sh”
May be some traction on this now. Charles Adler just tweeted about it. So at least someone at Sun is aware.
I wasn’t there. I can’t report it first hand.
“If I were Joe Volpe, I would drop out of election before their friends at Elections Canada will be forced to do something drastic – like charging him.
Posted by: Clown Party at April 25, 2011 12:49 AM”
Or, much more likely, sending a very strongly worded letter.
Joe Volpe’s mail sorting service- “we keep their lies from reaching your eyes”
These photos are were taken by an eye witness who has identified herself. And good for her!
I just called joe ‘the fixer’ valachi, er, volpe’s campaign headquarters about this:
Joe Volpe’s 2011 Re-elect
Campaign Office
2700 Dufferin Street, Unit #64
Toronto, ON M6B 4J3
Tel: (416) 781-0854
Fax: (416) 781-0291
Email: info@joevolpe.com
let’s see if it blows up in his face.
remember, volpe’s the one got caught taking contributions to the tune of thousands of dollars from kids of supporters etc. I think it was when he ran for leader of the party. you know the routine.
p.s. I voted in the advanced poll on friday. it wasnt the lieberal.
Lotherton Estates,in case anybody is interested is a heavily subsidised Government housing complex in northwest-central Toronto consisting of a hundred odd 2 story,low rise strip housing units and a few 30 story apartment buildings.The rents are as low as $100 dollars a month,and NOBODY was born in Canada that lives there.
Two items:
First, I apologize for referring to Mr. Volpe as “Greasy Joe” in my earlier post. I meant to write “Sloppy Joe”*. Lickmuffin regrets the error.
Second, I just want to say that those photos show one freakin’ ugly housing development. I mean, those homes just look soul-crushingly oppressive.
* Now that I think about it, “Greasy Sloppy Joe” has a certain ring to it.
Hang him for his crimes!!!
liberano criminal scum!!!
I could be wrong but isn’t that worth 5 years if a Conservative had done it?
“Second, I just want to say that those photos show one freakin’ ugly housing development. I mean, those homes just look soul-crushingly oppressive.” Lickmuffin
I kind of know what you are saying, (I do not take your statement as a put-down of families living there); yet there is a lot of differance between a house and a home.
I have seen families live in worse housing conditions, yet they are the family “model” of love and acceptance of each other and the “family” is happy as a whole. On the other hand, I have seen the most beautiful houses, and the family was in “need of help.” Just like you cannot judge a book by its cover, one cannot judge a house by the appearance outside.
[Sorry, one of my pet-peves on judging by housing conditions that some have to live under.]
Score another one for Kate. NNW actually has this story. If it wasn’t for Kate the MSN wouldn’t have this story up on their front page. Anyone keeping score on Kate verse the MSN?
Thank you Kate for trying to keep this election coverage fair.
Joe is not stealing literature . . he’s just “moving” it so he can look for all those stolen ADSCAM millions of dollars
Where else would you look for brown envelopes?
I checked the CBC’s web site, and one can contact the Toronto news department directly with news tips.
The phone number is 416-205-2500. The email address is: tonews@cbc.ca
I don’t know how to copy and send the pictures. Perhaps someone who does could contact the CBC with this story.
I listen to CBC’s classical music program, Tempo, and so have to endure the news once an hour. They’re going overboard on the vandalism of the property of people with Liberal signs: I agree that it’s quite disgusting. (Who’d be surprised if the vandalism were being perpetrated by Liberals? They’re just sneaky and unprincipled enough to do something like that.) I have a friend, with a Conservative sign in a heavily Liberal area, whose property was vandalized. Where’s the CBC in cases like that?
If you can prove the that flyer in question was taken from the mail box of a lesbian, then you would have a human rights case of some sort. Should net about 20K to the Lesbian and a ban from campaigning in the province for life.
Mary, what’s NNW, please? (And do you mean MSM, for Mainstream Media? If not, please, what is MSN?)
I think that picture has been photo-shopped. If you notice that the handle on the garage door for #177 is on the left and the handle for #179 is in the center … well … there is something fishy going on … Most ghetto apartment blocks are pretty consistent when it comes to garage door handles.
This is plot by the Green party to make the Liberals look bad … if that is even possible.
Clown Party wrote:
I have seen families live in worse housing conditions, yet they are the family “model” of love and acceptance of each other and the “family” is happy as a whole. On the other hand, I have seen the most beautiful houses, and the family was in “need of help.” Just like you cannot judge a book by its cover, one cannot judge a house by the appearance outside.
Totally agree with you about house vs. home and living conditions not necessarily determining the nature of the individual. Just to be clear, my earlier comment was not about the people living there. I’m just commenting on the ugliness of the buildings themselves.
Getting some sunlight and trees into the view makes things look a little better. Here’s the infamous 193 Lotherton Parkway at Google Street View here —
http://tinyurl.com/3wdf92x
The featureless brick walls, almost monolithic in nature, make the buildings look painfully utilitarian. This really could be a very depressing place to live.
While Mr.G posts that Lotherton Estates is (or might be) subsidized housing, there is at least one For Sale sign in Google Street view that suggests that some of the townhome units might be privately held.
I’ve emailed Mr Volpe to ask for comments on this story, especially after his press release criticizing “Republican-style” robocalls in the riding. Will post the response if there is one.