Ottawa – Arab Canada News

As the second weekend of the 2025 federal election campaign approaches, both the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party announced the disqualification of several candidates due to controversial statements and behaviors.

Liberal Party:

Disqualification of a candidate in Alberta: The Liberal Party decided to disqualify a candidate in Alberta after a video emerged showing him praising Hamas, sparking widespread controversy over his political views.

Conservative Party:

Disqualification of a candidate in Quebec: The Conservative Party announced the disqualification of a candidate in Quebec after previous comments were found in which he criticized a survivor of a massacre, accusing her of "playing the victim."

Disqualification of a candidate in Toronto: A candidate in Toronto was also disqualified due to his controversial activity on social media, marking the fourth candidate to be disqualified by the party in just two days.

Impact of these disqualifications:

These disqualifications highlight the challenges faced by political parties in selecting candidates with clean records who align with the party's values and policies. These steps also reflect the parties' commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability during the election process.

Background:

These developments come amid a highly competitive election campaign between the main parties, as each party seeks to enhance its image before voters and affirm its commitment to the values and principles it upholds.