Federal public appointments 'highly political' in nature

Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien walked a 'fine line,' showed 'poor judgment,' and committed a 'rookie mistake'—not a crime.

By CYNTHIA MÜNSTER

Published August 10, 2009

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