Firstly the queens suspension of the Canadian parliament through her governor General to prevent the ousting of the primeminister by a coalition of liberals and Bloc Quebecis , which would have lead to a free Quebec.

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Secondly the pay off jobs , yes Midas you do get the pay off job after you leave office , it wouldnt look good to take it right away.

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Timeline;

Bank approaches mp with offer
mp says yeah , ill have a bit of that.
It suddenly becomes necessary to do something that benefits the bank.
mp is voted out for making "terrible" mistake.
Walks it job with silly wages.