i haven't been following this very closely. i don't really care. part of the reason i don't care is that it's been obvious from the start that we're dealing with a show trial.

yes. the government is canada is carrying out show trials against a handful of it's appointed senators.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/10/22/senate_scandal_duffy_brazeau_may_appear_at_suspension_debate.html