Brown's campaign aimed at the party brass they said were acting to ensure the victory of front runner Pierre Poirievre.
Patrick Brown Conservative leadership by his own party I was kicked out of the race.
The party says Brown's campaign did not comply with rules or federal law. Brown states that it was clear that the fix had been made and was not treated fairly.
I first heard rumors of a meeting to drive Brown out of the race at 8:48 pm. On Tuesday, I received a text from a party insider unrelated to the campaign.
I read the text, "They are now trying to disqualify Patrick." "The LEOC Conference is currently being held."
LEOC stands for Leadership Election Organizing Committee. This is a group that sets rules and determines which candidates are allowed to run.
No message was given to Brown himself, his campaign team, other campaign teams, and members of LEOC. Brown's supporters were shocked to say he hadn't heard anything.
Then the news was reported two hours later, just before 11:00 pm. At the time of Toronto, the brown was out.
"In recent weeks, our party has noticed serious allegations of fraud by the Patrick Brown campaign, which appears to violate the financial provisions of the Canadian Election Law."LEOC A statement by Chair Ian Brodie said:
The statement explained the allegations presented to the party and demanding that they respond to the Braun campaign.
"The information provided so far by the Patrick Brown Campaign did not meet concerns about our rules and procedures and / or compliance with Canadian Election Law. Therefore, the Supreme Returning Officer , LEOC recommended to LEOC to disqualify Patrick Brown, and early tonight LEOC agreed to do so, "the statement said.
The allegations were not detailed, but will be handed over to the Canadian Election Commission to further investigate whether the law has been violated.
Brown, who campaigned in New Brunswick and posted photos on social media earlier that day, issued his own statement condemning his party's move.
"This is a blameful, undemocratic act that breaks trust with hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have embraced Patrick Brown's vision of a modern and comprehensive Conservative Party." The statement for theBrown campaign has read. 61}
They also aimed at the brass of the party they said they were acting to ensure the victory of front runner Pierre Poirievre.
"Why is the party doing this? I was hoping for the coronation of Pierre Poilievre. When the final number of members came in, Poilievre had points to win the race. It turns out that there isn't. Attempts to silence Canadians and overturn democratic values through this unfounded disqualification are the only way to ensure his victory, "Brown's campaign. Says.
Poilievre campaign officials said they had never complained to the party against Brown.
"It has nothing to do with us," they said. "We made no claim to his campaign."
The party claims that there is evidence and Brown did not provide information to meet his concerns, We will not publish any evidence or make any further statements. Brown's campaign calls this situation embarrassing for the party and states that they are consulting with the legal team.
All of this can be confusing in the coming days.
According to party sources, some ballots have already been printed. That is, it has the name of Brown. These ballots will be mailed immediately prior to the September 10 event, when the party will announce the winners, to ensure that the votes are returned and have enough time to be counted. It has become.
The remaining two front runners, both Poilievre and Jean Charest, are expected to be in Calgary for the next few days seeking stampede voting, support and support. His political activities continue as Brown is likely to try to bring it to court to overturn the party's decision.
Please wait, the drama will continue.
blilley@postmedia.com
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