Conservative Party candidate dropped after being caught on camera peeing in a mug (VIDEO)
The Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the Toronto-area for the riding of Scarborough–Rouge Park is the latest joke on the internet.
According to a CBC report, Jerry Bance was caught on camera urinating in a coffee mug while working as a repairman in 2012. As of this morning, less than 12 hours after the original report was made, he is no longer running for the riding’s office.
Bance owns and operates XPress Appliance Service, a home repair company, that was subject to a CBC Marketplace investigation over home repair companies that overcharge homeowners for simple repairs.
Hidden cameras were used in the sting, which caught him urinating in a mug in the kitchen and dumping the contents into the sink, which he was supposed to be fixing.
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CBC made the connection following a tip and re-aired the footage on Sunday.
In a statement to the CBC, Bance says he “deeply regrets” his actions and that “the footage from that day does not reflect who I am as a professional or a person.”
He also ran for office as a Conservative in the 2006 and 2008 federal elections.
No formal statement has been issued by the Conservative Party, but NDP Leader Tom Mulcair took the opportunity to make some puns today.
“I guess that this was one mugshot that Canadians weren’t expecting from the Conservatives,” Mulcair told reporters.
The hashtag #peegate, accompanied with the reactions of Canadians, is now trending on Twitter.
On the same day, the Conservative Party also announced it was dropping Toronto-Danforth candidate Tim Dutaud who posted YouTube videos of himself making prank calls. This included videos of himself pretending to have a mental illness and having an orgasm.
Twitter #peegate reaction
Conservative candidate "deeply regrets" urinating in mug, but not as much as the next person to use the mug #peegate #cdnpoli
— Bob Rae (@BobRae48) September 7, 2015
Credit where it is due, at this point, Canadian Conservatives have out-stupided American Republicans. #cdnpoli #peegate #dontdrinkthecoffee
— Steve Patterson (@patterballs) September 7, 2015
"Sir, there's something you may have to address today. We couldn't hold it in."
- a PMO staffer, this morning
#peegate
— 22Minutes (@22_Minutes) September 7, 2015
If you're surprised by #peegate, you haven't been paying attention. Conservative philosophy is all about looking out for Number One.
— Charles Demers (@charliedemers) September 7, 2015
It's fun to take the piss, but if you're looking for a repairman, ask for references & research the company before hiring anyone. #peegate
— CBC Marketplace (@cbcmarketplace) September 7, 2015
The #CPC war room is going to have to shake this story three times before it can be sure it's finished #peegate
— Scott Reid (@_scottreid) September 7, 2015
#JerryBance & his team right now – "it's not over. Does anyone have any tape of our opponent pooping in Tupperware?"#peegate
— Mark Critch (@markcritch) September 7, 2015
The #CPC is really going to hate the @CBC, now. #peegate
— Lesli Boldt (@LesliBoldt) September 7, 2015
What did the Conservative candidate say to the NDP candidate?
Urine the lead! #peegate
— Mark Burnett (@burnettisms) September 7, 2015
Chance of a terrorist attack & a #CPC member peeing in your cup have about equal odds now
Being killed by a moose still top both #peegate
— Jackie (@Jackstar009) September 7, 2015
I'm sure Harper will be 'relieved' and will not be the first to cast a kidney stone. #peegate #cdnpoli
— Schtaunkhauser (@Schtaunkhauser) September 7, 2015
When someone asks you who pissed in your cornflakes, the new appropriate response is: "My local Conservative candidate". #elxn42 #cdnpoli
— Laura Dyke (@lauradyke22) September 7, 2015
is the cup half full or half empty? #cdnpoli #PeeGate
— Jim O'Leary (@jim_oleary) September 7, 2015
Stephen Harper's campaign is literally springing leaks all over the place. #PeeGate #cdnpoli
— Sniper Hyperbole (@SniperHyperbole) September 7, 2015
#peegate #elxn42 #cdnpoli The flaws that depress us. pic.twitter.com/rNO8ulVxPQ
— Peter Goddard (@Peter_B_Goddard) September 7, 2015
Gonna make some tea. Now don’t you go and pee in it @CPC_HQ ! #peegate — Dr. Retro (@drretro) September 7, 2015
I’m repenting. I’m going to be nice to #Harper, today. Not fair to pick on Harper when he’s having a pissy day. #peegate #canpoli
— Activist Alberta (@ABActivist) September 7, 2015
I want a mug that says “100% Pee-Free” Pleeeeeease! @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/LFAmFwHeUk #peegate pic.twitter.com/OJpY5Or31t — Meanwhile in Canada (@MeanwhileinCana) September 7, 2015
Peeing in your sink when no one is looking, and prank calling to take shots at disabled folks – aspiring PC leadership… #peegate
— Tiara Sukhan (@tialalita) September 7, 2015
@offroadartist At least @pmharper is finding out fast it’s better to be pissed off, then pissed on }:p #peegate #elxn42 — Aaron Dunlap (@AMD_808) September 7, 2015
The cons were so busy with mandatory posture & silence in social media training, someone forgot bathroom etiquette. Damn staffers! #peegate
— Brad Porcellato (@BradPorcellato) September 7, 2015
Meanwhile in #Canada ???????? #peegate pic.twitter.com/pGaeHxbpYd — Leah McRorie (@Leah_McRorie) September 7, 2015
The Interview – Part II: #peegate #elxn42 #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/UtHEdpXT0V
— Stephen Lautens (@stephenlautens) September 7, 2015
“Sure we pee in your coffee, but how about those home reno tax breaks for 6-figure ‘average’ families?”
#PeeGate
#CPeeC
#Cdnpoli
#elxn42
— Aladdin Diakun (@aladdintweets) September 7, 2015
Moral of the 1st half of the #CPeeC campaign is: juggling hand grenades works fine till they start blowin up #peegate #Duffy #Aylan #cdnpoli
— David Paterson (@DavidPatersonca) September 7, 2015
Finally, Canadian politics will be in the international news again. Validated! Thanks, #peegate! #elxn42
— Jaclyn Arndt (@jamoocamoolyn) September 7, 2015
In search of quality CPC wankers ❗️
https://t.co/Hk73YEnRJU #peegate #wankergate #cdnpoli
— Porwigle (@P_Wog) September 7, 2015
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