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Richard Ciano

Robocalls, investigations, and avoiding the mainstream media

Robocalls: "Never apologize for the lawful use of telephone or other forms of direct contact," Campaign Research's Richard Ciano told a gathering at a Manning Centre function last week.

Not planning to vote Conservative? The Tories still want to know all about you

In the wake of the robo-call scandal, John Fryer penned a letter to major newspapers describing his experience attending at the Conservative-aligned Manning Centre for Democracy Campaign School.

Campaign Research Inc.: NPA's not-so-secret weapon

Vancouver municipal election 2011