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| '''Erik Bornman''' (b. ]) is a former consultant founding partner of Pilothouse Public Affairs and a current articling student at the law firm ] in ]. His political involvement began as a teenager in high school and continued throughout his university years, having been a former President of the ] (British Columbia) as well as holding executive posts with the Liberal Party of Canada in BC. He holds a B.Comm. degree from the University of Victoria and a LL.B. from University of British Columbia. | |||
| '''Erik Bornmann''' (also spelled '''Bornman'''), LL.B, B.Comm. (b. 20 May 1976 in ]) was a key Crown witness in the corruption trial related to the BC Rail scandal.<ref name=crownwitness>{{cite news|last1=Hume|first1=Mark|title=How Erik Bornman went from powerful B.C. lobbyist to star Crown witness|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/how-erik-bornman-went-from-powerful-bc-lobbyist-to-star-crown-witness/article567365/|accessdate=14 September 2014|work=Globe and Mail|date=Feb 17, 2011}}</ref> Bornmann is a former consultant and founding partner of Pilothouse Public Affairs.<ref>{{cite news| last =Mickleburgh| first =Rod| title =A tip of the hat to PM Harper; a fond look back at Molly's Reach| publisher =Globe and Mail| date =2006-11-18| url =http://www.canadasnationalnewspaper.ca/servlet/story/LAC.20061118.BCNOTEBOOK18/TPStory/National| accessdate =2007-01-08}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| last =Cowan| first =Andrew Thomas| title =Information to Obtain a Search Warrant| publisher =]| date =2004-09-29| url =http://www.cbc.ca/bc/news/20060403_warrant-one.pdf |format=]| accessdate = 2007-01-08}}</ref><ref name="Bornman">{{cite web|last=Bornman |first=Erik |title=Considering a Career in Public Affairs |publisher=jobspublicaffairs.com |date=March 2005 |url=http://www.jobspublicaffairs.com/ |accessdate=2007-01-08 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He has worked as a communications consultant in provincial and federal elections and as a strategist for the ] and the ].<ref name="Bornman"/> | |||
| ==BC Legislature raids== | |||
| ==Young Liberals== | |||
| Bornmann was involved in events in late 2003 surrounding what has become known as the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/bcraids/whoswho.html|title=Who's who in the B.C. Raids|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-01-05}}</ref><ref name="CBC2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/v5/content/subscribe?user_URL=https://www.theglobeandmail.com%2Fservlet%2Fstory%2FLAC.20061223.NATMASON23%2FTPStory%2FNational%2FHYBritishColumbia%2F%3FpageRequested%3Dall&ord=1167892598261&brand=theglobeandmail&force_login=true|title='There is nothing to these charges'|publisher=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=2007-01-05}}</ref> He is alleged to have illegally paid almost $30,000 to British Columbia government officials for private information.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=ff5d98a3-f197-44b8-ad8e-11d61bfd6b2e&k=25967 |title=More warrant information released in B.C. Leg. raid |publisher=The Vancouver Sun |accessdate=2007-01-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107073122/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=ff5d98a3-f197-44b8-ad8e-11d61bfd6b2e&k=25967 |archivedate=2012-11-07 }}</ref><ref name="CBC1">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/cp/national/061120/n112065A.html|title=Former B.C. lobbyist Erik Bornmann to seek adjournment at law society hearing|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-01-05|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115075335/http://www.cbc.ca/cp/national/061120/n112065A.html|archive-date=2013-01-15|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=5b67f0be-496a-4b45-9685-1b1df2882f09&k=76589|title=Aide sold BC Rail data: RCMP allege|publisher=The Vancouver Sun|accessdate=2007-01-05|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061214143256/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=5b67f0be-496a-4b45-9685-1b1df2882f09&k=76589|archivedate=2006-12-14}}</ref> He is a key witness in a trial that pertains to the BC Legislature Raids.<ref name="CBC2">{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/two-former-government-aides-charged-1.483139|title=Two former government aides charged|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-01-05 | date=2004-12-22}}</ref><ref name="CBC1" /> | |||
| A police raid took place on ministerial offices in the ] in December 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/bcraids/|title=B.C. Raids|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-01-05}}</ref> after the ] obtained search warrants from the BC Supreme Court,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/basi-virk-warrant-information-released-1.611482|title=Basi, Virk warrant information released|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-01-05 | date=2006-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/article/probe-throws-light-on-the-liberal-players|title=Probe Throws Light on the Liberal Players|publisher=The Georgia Straight|accessdate=2007-01-05}}</ref> leading to charges against two former government employees, partly due to information provided to police by Bornmann<!--in exchange for immunity from prosecution-->. Later, in 2006, three more were charged. | |||
| As a former President of the Young Liberals in BC, Erik Bornman helped build that organisation to eventually become one of the strongest voices in the Liberal Party of Canada. Though there have often been competing views and competing personalities as is apt to occur in the political sphere, one thing is certain: Bornman worked hard to ensure young liberals had their voices heard loud and clear and helped build the organisation into the political force it is today. | |||
| Dave Basi, aide to former finance minister ], and Robert Virk, assistant to former transport minister ], faced six charges:<ref name="CBC1" /> demanding or accepting benefits including money, meals, travel and employment opportunities in connection with the bidding process for ], fraud and breach of trust, two counts of fraud of more than $5,000.<ref name="CBC2" /> | |||
| As an advocate of the "University Model Parliament", in 1999 Bornman commented to Simon Fraser University's student newspaper: | |||
| ==References== | |||
| ''" offers students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their political affiliations." By interacting with students from their own and other parties, it allows them to gain a clearer picture of Canada's current political arena. He also said that the experience offers him a chance to "get (my) fix as a political junkie."'' | |||
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| {{BC Legislature Raids}} | |||
| As a young person, Bornman helped build Pilothouse Public Affairs into a strong government relations firm. In December of 2004, Bornman's name was raised by the media and RCMP in relation to a legislative investigation involving former government aides David Basi and Bob Virk. Bornman was later cleared by the RCMP. | |||
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| ==Political Consultant== | |||
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| Bornman was a founding partner with Pilothouse Public Affairs, a respected government relations firm based in Victoria, BC. Pilothouse had a large client base, though media scrutiny came through their role as registered provincial lobbyists for OmniTRAX, the US-based rail company that was bidding for the billion dollar BC Rail deal against eventual winner CN Rail and CP Rail. Although there were allegation of breach of fairness, it is important to note that OmniTRAX were not the successful winners in the tendering process for BC Rail. A second tender was abandoned by the goverment to ensure the integrity of the tendering process not be diluted by possible information leaks or a perception of unfairness. It is still not clear if Mr. Bornman had any role or knowledge regarding the alleged leaks of information. | |||
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| ==RCMP Investigation== | |||
| On December 28, 2003 police executed search warrants at the BC Legislature and the homes and offices of prominent Liberals in connection with an investigation into drug dealing, organized crime, and the BC Rail privatization deal. Several high ranking provincial and federal Liberal Party supporters were served. The principles include ], ministerial assistant to Finance Minister ], and ], ministerial assistant to thentransportation minister Judith Reid. | |||
| Four other search warrants were also executed: at Basi's home; at Bornman's home office; at the Victoria office of Pilothouse Public Affairs, the firm owned by Bornman and former Province newspaper columnist Brian Kieran; and at the home office of Bruce Clark, another federal B.C. Liberal executive member and brother to deputy premier ]. | |||
| The search-warrant "information to obtain" or ITO released by police in September, 2004 claim that Bornman offered provincial ministerial aides Dave Basi and Bob Virk a benefit of assistance with finding jobs with the federal Liberal government in exchange for obtaining confidential information about the BC Rail deals. This has never been confirmed and RCMP have cleared Bornman from the case, though Basi and Virk face multiple charges of fraud, bribery and influence-peddling. Basi also faces separate charges of production and possession of drugs for the purposes of trafficking. | |||
| It is claimed that Basi and Virk had given Bornman résumés with "flaws and fabrications" regarding their academic records , and these were forwarded them to ], who sent them on to the prime minister's office unaware they were inaccurate. This allegation has never been proven, nor if this is the case is it proven whether Bornman was aware that there were errors or misrepresentations in the résumés given to him. | |||
| ==Current whereabouts== | |||
| Recently, Bornman was hired as an articling student at Canada's largest law firm, McCarthy Tétrault (Toronto). | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| * McCarthy Tetrault List of Articling Students | |||
| * The Tyee | |||
| * TDH Strategies | |||
Latest revision as of 04:26, 31 October 2024
Canadian political consultantErik Bornmann (also spelled Bornman), LL.B, B.Comm. (b. 20 May 1976 in Canada) was a key Crown witness in the corruption trial related to the BC Rail scandal. Bornmann is a former consultant and founding partner of Pilothouse Public Affairs. He has worked as a communications consultant in provincial and federal elections and as a strategist for the BC Liberal Party and the Liberal Party of Canada.
BC Legislature raids
Bornmann was involved in events in late 2003 surrounding what has become known as the BC Legislature Raids. He is alleged to have illegally paid almost $30,000 to British Columbia government officials for private information. He is a key witness in a trial that pertains to the BC Legislature Raids.
A police raid took place on ministerial offices in the BC Legislature in December 2003 after the RCMP obtained search warrants from the BC Supreme Court, leading to charges against two former government employees, partly due to information provided to police by Bornmann. Later, in 2006, three more were charged.
Dave Basi, aide to former finance minister Gary Collins, and Robert Virk, assistant to former transport minister Judith Reid, faced six charges: demanding or accepting benefits including money, meals, travel and employment opportunities in connection with the bidding process for BC Rail, fraud and breach of trust, two counts of fraud of more than $5,000.
References
- Hume, Mark (Feb 17, 2011). "How Erik Bornman went from powerful B.C. lobbyist to star Crown witness". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- Mickleburgh, Rod (2006-11-18). "A tip of the hat to PM Harper; a fond look back at Molly's Reach". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
- Cowan, Andrew Thomas (2004-09-29). "Information to Obtain a Search Warrant" (PDF). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
- ^ Bornman, Erik (March 2005). "Considering a Career in Public Affairs". jobspublicaffairs.com. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
- "Who's who in the B.C. Raids". CBC News. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- ^ "Two former government aides charged". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2004-12-22. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "'There is nothing to these charges'". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "More warrant information released in B.C. Leg. raid". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- ^ "Former B.C. lobbyist Erik Bornmann to seek adjournment at law society hearing". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "Aide sold BC Rail data: RCMP allege". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 2006-12-14. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "B.C. Raids". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "Basi, Virk warrant information released". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2006-04-03. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "Probe Throws Light on the Liberal Players". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
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