MacKay distances himself from Cadman allegations

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ST. JOHN'S — One of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's top cabinet ministers says he doesn't know anything about the allegations behind the Chuck Cadman affair.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay says he has no knowledge of an alleged financial offer to the late Independent MP in exchange for his support just before a crucial vote in Ottawa.

Mr. MacKay, who was in St. John's today to make a funding announcement, says it's unfortunate that the political controversy has arisen.

Cadman's widow and daughter allege two Conservative representatives offered him a $1-million life insurance policy to gain his support in a vote on a May 2005 confidence motion.
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MacKay may be sharpening his back stabbing knife. If this story goes critical, it may be Harper's undoing, and MacKay will be well positioned to pick up the pieces.