Jean Charest is calling on the Conservative Party of Canada to release details of the allegations that led to the ousting of Patrick Brown from his leadership race.
Charest said it was imperative the party inform the public of a decision that justified his expulsion on Tuesday night.
“It’s a very serious consequence and otherwise what we’re going to do is speculate on all kinds of theories about what went wrong,” he said during an interview with CTV National News on Thursday. .
Ian Brodie, chairman of the party’s leadership election organizing committee, announced Brown’s disqualification citing “serious allegations of wrongdoing” by his campaign that “appear to violate the financial provisions of the Canada Elections Act. “.
Brown has denied any wrongdoing, noting he was not told specific details, and is taking legal steps to appeal the party’s decision.
Meanwhile, party officials told CTV News they contacted Brown’s campaign “numerous times” and gave them “generous opportunities” to explain the charges, which remain unclear, but Brown said that he had been informed that there was a problem regarding a company paying someone on his team.
They also remain firm in their decision not to make the allegations public, as this could impact potential investigations. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections is currently reviewing the information.
Charest said the situation “doesn’t look good for the party.”
He said he spoke to Brown on Wednesday morning and was “considering his options,” but Charest’s campaign expects Brown’s supporters and organizers to make the transition.
“The overwhelming majority of the members Mr. Brown has brought into the party will vote for me on the first and second ballots and Mr. Brown’s organizers have already come to our side in large numbers,” he said. he declares.