Ottawa spent more than $180,000 on defamation case involving Seamus O’Regan

Sean Bruyea, seen here along the shore of Ottawa River on Sept. 20, 2018, is seeking $25,000 in compensation for damage he says was done to his reputation in a 2018 column written by Mr. O’Regan.The Conservatives say it is “outrageous” the federal government has spent more than $180,000 fighting a veteran in small claims court.

Mr. McColeman said he requested information on government spending on the lawsuit because his party wanted to know how far the government would go to fight a veteran like Mr. Bruyea.In response to a request for comment, Carlene Variyan, the director of communications for Mr. O’Regan’s office, said it would not be “appropriate to comment on this specific case as it is currently before the court.”

Mr. Bruyea told The Globe and Mail this week that Mr. O’Regan’s “personal attacks” forced him into court to defend his honour and reputation along with “defending the right of all Canadians to speak freely.”“Government claims it honours veterans and then bullies and intimidates them through expensive and vindictive court motions,” he said.

globepolitics I find it disgusting that Feb 2018 JustinTrudeau said Veterans were 'asking for more than we are able to give right now' but now he gives MC $50million. Even though the CEO makes $20million. And is still fighting Veterans in court. What a slime bag

globepolitics Well there Seamus, just stay off the leprachaun whiskey and you'll be ahright. Get off the drink Seamus. You have to pull out those Irish roots and grow a pair.

globepolitics If it was a small claims action then the govt paid $180,000 in costs to fight a claim of $25,000 or less. What a waste SeamusORegan you really are a terrible abuser of taxpayer money.

globepolitics When n how much more do Canadians have to put up with Trudeau n his feeble minded money spending with no sense of helping the people that really need help backwards mind y the hell is he still in Government 🥊

globepolitics You and Harper send $100k on a gazebo in Muskoka for the G8 claiming it was for boarder security 🤔

globepolitics Sooo.....? conservatives have insulted Veterans, closed offices, scrapped life long pensions, discharged soldiers 2 or 3 months before their retirement so they can't get benefits, so save it.

globepolitics And $20K of that is for Seamus’ bar tab

globepolitics Waste of money - just like he bribe you accepted for them - but I am sure the 'official' excuse is already in your desk just waiting to be parroted.

globepolitics Thats something negative about the Liberanos MSM. Watch out the boys dont come for a talk with you. Ask Ezra.

globepolitics Lawyers are expensive

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