Toronto - Arab Canada News

The Canadian Conservative Party announced today, Thursday, the withdrawal of a fourth candidate nomination in less than 48 hours, following what was described as “unacceptable activity on social media,” in a series of embarrassing developments for the party during the current election campaign.

A spokesperson for the party confirmed in an official statement that the decision came after reviewing content circulated online attributed to the candidate, without disclosing specific details. The statement added:

“The Conservative Party takes seriously any behavior that does not reflect the values we uphold. For this reason, the decision to withdraw the nomination was made immediately.”

Embarrassing Withdrawal Series

This is the fourth candidate to lose eligibility to run under the party’s banner in less than two days, sparking internal controversy over the mechanisms for vetting candidates' digital backgrounds.

The previous cases were also related to past content on social media, ranging from controversial statements to posts that were hostile or inappropriate.

Increased Pressure on the Polievre Campaign

These developments come at a sensitive time for the Conservative Party and its leader Pierre Polievre, who faces increasing pressure to enhance campaign discipline and regain momentum, especially given the media focus on issues of integrity and internal oversight.

For their part, some party members have called for a reassessment of the candidate selection process and tightening of digital background checks before nominations are approved.

Background:

The Conservative Party is facing a crucial election against the Liberal Party led by Mark Carney, amid fierce competition for voters in the swing provinces, particularly in Ontario and Quebec.