CAN - Conservative candidate caught urinating in homeowner's coffee cup

"I deeply regret my actions on that day. I take great pride in my work and the footage from that day does not reflect who I am as a professional or a person," Bance said when contacted by CBC News for comment.

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A Toronto-area Conservative candidate urinated in a homeowner’s kitchen while working there as a contractor, the CBC is reporting.

The incident was originally broadcast in a March, 2012 episode of Marketplace. A man resembling Jerry Bance, who is running in the Scarborough–Rouge Park riding, was called to a home to repair the sink. Hidden cameras caught him urinating in a mug and emptying it down the sink drain.

A party spokeswoman said Monday that Bance will not be running in the riding.

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The story sparked a trending hashtag Sunday night as Twitter erupted with jokes about the so-called #peegate.

“#JerryBance wanted to make a big splash this election, but it doesn’t take a whiz to figure out how to be number one. #elxn42 #peegate,” tweeted user Brandon Tozzo.

“Perhaps he doesn’t quite understand the role of an MPee. #peegate #UrineTrouble,” joked user Jason Wagar.

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Donjeta said:

He may be no longer a candidate but at least you can't say his political career went down the toilet...

I wonder why this got leaked now if it happened in 2012

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