Ruby Dhalla has suffered a blow to her credibility since three foreign workers alleged they were mistreated while working at the Liberal MP's house, according to a new Angus Reid/Toronto Star poll.
Embattled Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla insists she still has the support of many in the Filipino community despite this week�s recant by the former president of a local seniors organization. Shortly after Dhalla and her family were accused of mistreating Filipino nannies hired to take care of her mother in her Mississauga home, the MP�s office released letters of support from various members of the community. Among them was a letter signed by Aurora Villanueva, former president of the Brampton Filipino Seniors Club. However, this week, Villanueva retracted the letter. She reportedly said the letter was written by Dhalla�s office and although she signed it, she was misled by the politician�s staff about the serious nature of the allegations. According to Villanueva, the letter has resulted in significant backlash within her community. Dhalla�s office would not answer questions about the latest developments, but issued a written statement in response to the apparent about-face by Villanueva. �I appreciate Ms. Villanueva�s clarification. However, she is not speaking on behalf of all the Brampton Filipino Seniors Club,� the statement read. �Many members of the Filipino Seniors Club and community have expressed their support in letters, phone calls and e-mails. I appreciate the words of encouragement and support from constituents and Canadians.� A spokesperson for the club could not be reached for comment.
What a shame.
Why?
What a shame.
You forgot to 'turn your sarcasm button on'. Now look at the confusion you are creating numbnuts!
What a shame.
You forgot to 'turn your sacasm button on'. Now look at the confusion you are creating numbnuts!
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By: Torstar Network
May 22, 2009 03:09 PM -
Embattled Brampton-Springdale MP Ruby Dhalla insists she still has the support of many in the Filipino community despite this week�s recant by the former president of a local seniors organization.
Shortly after Dhalla and her family were accused of mistreating Filipino nannies hired to take care of her mother in her Mississauga home, the MP�s office released letters of support from various members of the community. Among them was a letter signed by Aurora Villanueva, former president of the Brampton Filipino Seniors Club.
However, this week, Villanueva retracted the letter. She reportedly said the letter was written by Dhalla�s office and although she signed it, she was misled by the politician�s staff about the serious nature of the allegations.
According to Villanueva, the letter has resulted in significant backlash within her community.
Dhalla�s office would not answer questions about the latest developments, but issued a written statement in response to the apparent about-face by Villanueva.
�I appreciate Ms. Villanueva�s clarification. However, she is not speaking on behalf of all the Brampton Filipino Seniors Club,� the statement read. �Many members of the Filipino Seniors Club and community have expressed their support in letters, phone calls and e-mails. I appreciate the words of encouragement and support from constituents and Canadians.�
A spokesperson for the club could not be reached for comment.