Legislature spending scandal: Former clerk's trial begins in Vancouver

The former clerk of the B.C. legislature is set to go on trial Monday in a Vancouver courtroom.

The former clerk of the B.C. legislature is set to go on trial Monday in a Vancouver courtroom.

Craig James faces three counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two charges of fraud.

The charges relate to an investigation by the RCMP into spending by senior legislature staff on personal expenses.

The trial is expected to last three weeks.