no, the sponsership scandal is a scandal that happened after the 1995 Quebec referendum where the Liberal Party made programs to raise canadian patriotism in Quebec so there won't be anymore referendums. Millions of dollars were given to contracters (who were really friends of some goverment officials) without any work being done, this was revealed about 2 years ago (or was it a year?) so now theres an inquiry right now (the Gomery Commission) to find out who is guilty.