Blacklock's Reporter

Liberal MP Stephanie McLean (Esquimalt-Saanich, B.C.), secretary of state for seniors, yesterday would not say how many cabinet meetings she’s attended since her appointment last May 13. Secretary McLean under questioning from Senator Denise Batters (Sask.) also declined comment on her salary, office budget, core duties or whether she was assigned a car and chauffeur: “I am pleased to have received an invite.”