Autocorrect blamed for Boissonnault’s first name appearing in texts: former business associate

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Stephen Anderson told the House of Commons ethics committee that nine references to ‘Randy’ in texts actually refers to a female colleague

Liberal MP Randy Boissonault talks to reporters on March 6, 2019. A former business colleague told the House of Commons ethics committee on Wednesday that nine references to 'Randy' in texts actually refers to a female colleague in the medical supplies company he co-founded with Boissonnault.A former business associate of Randy Boissonnault says the federal Employment Minister’s first name as an active player in a company showed up in text messages in error because of autocorrect.

On Mr. Boissonnault’s first name turning up in texts related to company business, Mr. Anderson said, “This was an unfortunate autocorrect suggesting that it was Randy.” They launched the company during Mr. Boissonnault’s break from elected politics. Mr. Boissonnault was previously elected Edmonton Centre MP in 2015, but defeated in 2019. However, he won the seat again in September, 2021. He was named to cabinet in October, 2021.

Mr. Anderson said he “panicked” and lied when asked by Global News about Mr. Boissonnault’s associations with the company.

 

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