A former National Post journalist is bowing out of the race to carry the Conservative Party banner in a Toronto-area riding because she says she has "clear evidence of a corrupted process." WATCH | Former journalist drops out of Conservative nomination, alleges 'corrupted process' Former journalist drops out of Conservative nomination, alleges ‘corrupted process’ Duration 9:34 Sabrina Maddeaux, a former candidate for the Conservative nomination in the Ontario riding of Aurora–Oak Ridges–Richmond Hill, tells Power & Politics that she hopes ‘there’s an investigation and that voters can learn what was really happening.’"I call on the Conservative Party of Canada to secure our democratic nomination process, protect our values and stand up to corrupt campaigns that show disdain for both." Conservatives call claim 'completely false'A spokesperson for the party told CBC News Maddeaux's allegations about a competitor and the membership list are "completely false." (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press)The party membership list is a crucial document disseminated to prospective party nominees. Khanna went on to win a federal byelection, but by a closer margin than some had expected in the solid Conservative riding.

Source: CBC News May 10, 2024 13:29 UTC